Right to clean water 2026: breaking a downward spiral
Supporters are trying to put a 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2026 ...
Tag: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection — here’s what’s at stake
Almost a quarter of Florida's land may be at greater risk of pollution or development, an Environmental Defense Fund analysis ...
Court revokes Florida’s permission to issue federal wetlands permits; gambling money slated to fund environmental projects
The court ruled the EPA failed to ensure protection of endangered species when it handed over its permitting responsibility.
Palm Beach County gets $1 million to combat flooding; Coral Reef Watch introduces new heat alerts
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded the funding from the Resilient Florida Program to assist six municipalities.
Lawmakers threaten environmental oversight and citizens’ rights
SB 738 and HB 789 would require those who fail in legal challenges to environmental permits to pay the winning ...
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Climate change erasing gains for sea turtles; fees on electric vehicles are new trend
Many sea turtles are being born with deformities and almost all of them are female due to rising temperatures.
Florida passes on millions in federal funding for solar panels; insurance costs expected to keep rising
Florida was one of six states that didn’t apply for federal money to help low-income households install solar panels.
Study shows hurricanes intensifying more rapidly due to climate change; Florida getting $106M to reduce home energy bills
New research by a Rowan University climate scientist shows a 50-year trend in hurricane escalation
FAMU-FSU researcher will map vulnerable critical infrastructure in western Florida
The study will also update estimates of rainfall intensity, duration and frequency under climate change.
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