Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
‘Invisible fence’ keeps cattle on ranch, helps protect environment
Uses of the fence could include managing land for water preservation, carbon sequestration and cattle production.
Florida Senate backs EV fee; Florida Power & Light building fifth solar center in Brevard County
The Senate Transportation Committee backed legislation (SB 28) to require electric-vehicle owners to pay $200 registration fees.
DeSantis recommends more than $200M for coastal resiliency, restoration; Florida House speaker teases new energy policy
The governor's budget also recommends $50 million for beach renourishment following damage from hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Climate art speaks to Miami’s resilience
The 15th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit spotlighted artists that know the dangers of climate change.
Florida manatees not being fed lettuce this winter; Northeast Florida counties unite in climate fight
Biologists experimented with feeding lettuce to Indian River Lagoon manatees as their natural food source, seagrass, declined.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.
Florida rejects federal funding meant to reduce tailpipe emissions; state considers easing Keys growth limits
The Florida Department of Transportation secretary turned down $320 million, arguing federal officials overstepped their authority.
Why tenants struggle more in the wake of hurricanes
Researchers found that after a hurricane, the number of rental units usually decreases, which leads to higher rent prices.
Solar microgrid community planned in Lakeland; Fort Lauderdale starts flooding fix for 25 neighborhoods
The Lakeland project will include 77 homes with solar panels, linked together to pool energy in a central battery storage...
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