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Banks retreat from climate change commitments – but it’s business more than politics
Net-zero alliances never made much business sense and were not particularly effective at fighting climate change.
Bank can help you do your part for environment
Climate First Bank redeploys deposits into initiatives that do good for the planet and communities, including renewable energy.
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
Study warns that ‘climate insurance bubble’ could hurt Florida’s housing market; DeSantis releases energy plan
The report suggests some 39 million homes across the U.S. could lose value as insurers begin to calculate climate risks ...
Managed retreat considered as climate solution; cause sought for disease sickening Florida panthers
Managed retreat is a complicated and controversial climate change solution, but one that most climate scientists feel is inevitable.
Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads
ESG investing puts pressure on companies to meet environmental, social and governance benchmarks.
New Florida law forces banks to make loans to polluting industries
Consumers are turning to ESG-backed institutions to prevent contributing to the climate crisis and other social injustices.
Wildlife corridor lands $850M in final Florida budget; groups to sue feds over manatee protection
Lawmakers agreed to pump $850 million into the Ocala to Osceola Wildlife Corridor, also known as the O2O Corridor.
Florida Wildlife Corridor expansion praised; storms cause $8 million in damage to Broward schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved over $46 million for the expansion of five different preserved areas.