FEMA under siege is bad for Florida
Natural disasters can devastate multiple states, with costs far beyond any state’s ability to pay.
Florida politicians must protect our state parks
The 'State Park Preservation Act' deserves to be voted on in its current form and untainted by attempts to water...
Florida must protect state parks — bill is a step in the right direction
Floridians don't want to see their state parks spoiled with excessive clearing, paving and building.
After cuts, we’ll find out how much Florida needs FEMA
With more frequent and intense storms predicted due to climate change, Florida needs FEMA now more than ever.
After golf course debacle, Florida’s state park legislation needs to be stronger
State Sen. Gayle Harrell has filed Senate Bill 80 to stop construction of sporting facilities at state parks.
FEMA needs to be improved, not discarded
Taking aggressive action to alleviate climate change would reduce the number of disasters to which FEMA must respond.
Under pressure, Miami-Dade mayor flips on incinerator
The mayor backed off a plan to rebuild a waste-to-energy incinerator in Doral in favor of shipping trash to landfills.
Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently declined to upgrade the protection level of Florida’s manatees.
Restoring the Florida Everglades can still use federal help
Factors like sea level rise, population growth and a warming climate have impacted the restoration project.
Buildings are sinking in Miami-Dade, and we have a lot of questions
A recent University of Miami report found 35 beachside towers are sinking to an 'unexpected extent.'