New fee on Florida EV drivers proposed; Leon County commissioners declare ‘climate emergency’
SB 28 seeks to impose a yearly registration fee of $200 on electric vehicles, in addition to regular registration fees.
Hurricane Idalia cooled Gulf of Mexico; Democrats seek to revive vetoed energy-saving grants
Abnormally hot sea surface temperatures this summer mean the Gulf is still very warm, despite the effects of Idalia’s cooling...
Miami-Dade commissioners move forward on outdoor worker heat protections; report reveals hurricane’s impact on Florida agriculture
A committee voted 4-1 in favor of the bill, setting it up for a final vote in front of the...
Florida group pushes retailers to protect farmworkers from heat; study considers climate change’s impact on historical sites
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers wants retailers to use their clout with growers to improve working conditions for farmworkers.
FAU study first to show impacts of heat on U.S. leatherback sea turtle hatchlings
Hatchlings from the highest nest temperatures had shorter flippers compared to hatchlings from mid-season nests.
The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming. It leaves us vulnerable to plant disease breakouts.
Florida leading US in 2023 solar installations; Army Corps, property owners at odds over beach renourishment
Florida’s increase for the first six months exceeded the amount of solar capacity ever installed in the state during an...
UCF researchers develop new technology to recycle greenhouse gas into energy, materials
The new UCF innovations enable methane to be used in green energy production, to create high-performance materials and more.
As winters warm, the citrus industry squeezes into Georgia
Half a million citrus trees have taken root in the Peach State over the past decade.
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.