The environmental problems with legalizing recreational marijuana
Legalizing marijuana would strain resources, cause pollution, contribute to carbon emissions and exacerbate climate change.
Tag: air pollution
PortMiami is strong; Its network shows climate vulnerabilities
University of Miami researchers looked at how the Port of Miami fared on the climate resilience scale within its maritime ...
Large retailers don’t have smokestacks, but they generate a lot of pollution − and states are starting to regulate it
Retail companies have largely escaped the kinds of environmental regulations that affect other sectors such as manufacturing.
E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
Over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
The hidden risks that hover over Florida
Power plants burning natural gas release numerous pollutants that endanger the health of Floridians.
Florida’s wrongheaded decision not to take federal money to reduce vehicle emissions
Florida was set to receive $320 million to reduce tailpipe emissions in an effort to curb the damage from climate ...
Florida is top emitter of pollution from lawn equipment; Christmas trees from Florida provide environmental benefits
Equipment such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers emitted 2,116 tons of 'fine particulates' in Florida in 2020.
Pollution from coal power plants contributes to far more deaths than scientists realized, study shows
Pollutants from the plants were associated with nearly half a million premature deaths of elderly Americans from 1999 to 2020.
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.