Florida’s growth may be making our insurance crisis worse
A report by a major global re-insurance company links the state’s soaring home insurance costs and growth, especially along the...
Miami-Dade was set for a landmark heat-safety law. Don’t let lobbying derail it
The proposal has become so watered down — by lobbyists, apparently — that it won’t do enough to protect people.
Peak hurricane season is near. Floridians should cheer for El Niño.
Hurricane season officially lasts from June to the end of November, but much of the action gets concentrated from about...
Heat advisories and military plan put climate skeptics on notice
Without worldwide action to cut emissions, we can look forward to more and more unbearable and dangerous weather.
Killer heat claims too many lives, and it’s going to get worse
As global temperatures inch upward, Florida is obviously on the vanguard of a rising threat to life and health.
For Floridians, storm-readiness must include new threats of flooding
As sea levels continue to rise and oceans grow warmer, big storms will dump increasingly heavy loads of water across...
Protecting Indian River Lagoon manatees one thing, but fighting pollution protects us all
Simply put, saving manatees won't happen without saving our water.
Disastrous growth bill deserves a swift veto
A broad coalition of environmental and smart-growth advocates have referred tSenate Bill 540 “the sprawl bill” and the death knell...
Water quality in Florida to take a hit as lawmakers show their disdain for voters
Legislators added language that would stop 117 local governments from imposing strict fertilizer control measures next year.
In Florida, don’t let lawn love turn toxic
By the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board If you ask Floridians what we are doing to help keep this state green, many...