Florida Cabinet officers give warning as peak wildfire season is only beginning
There have been more than 2,100 fires in Florida since January as drought-like conditions persist.
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Florida farm bill gets governor’s signature
The law prohibits local governments from banning gas-powered equipment such as leaf blowers.
A triple threat to Florida conservation — and to the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Three pending policy actions would fundamentally undermine land conservation in Florida.
Make Florida energy prices affordable by unlocking energy efficiency
Energy efficiency programs can save residents billions of dollars, improve affordability and reduce utilities’ costs.
As extreme weather intensifies, Trump administration can’t forget Florida farmers
Florida’s Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s storms may cost the agricultural industry as much as $4 billion.
‘Cutting-edge science’ from UF/IFAS Extension helps farmer preserve water, other parts of his ecosystem
The Furness farm consists of a balanced ecosystem where wildlife and cattle thrive.
Florida must cut red tape to meet growing demand for EVs
State and municipal policies must align with the urgent need for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Florida agriculture fuels algae blooms. How much remains unclear
Florida's Blue-Green Algae Task Force wants data on the state’s strategy for curbing farm-related nutrient pollution
Here’s how Florida can turn polluting methane into biogas energy
Utilities can use the biogas for onsite power, or upgrade the biogas to renewable natural gas.
A young activist tells why she sued the state of Florida over climate change
By Nicole Bergmann, FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies The following is a Q&A conducted with Delaney Reynolds, a graduate ...