Moratoriums aren’t the answer on data centers in Florida
Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties are considering or have passed pauses on data center applications.
Tag: Florida economy
The Rodman dam hurts the environment and the local economy
The dam has drowned miles of riverbank, severely limiting the variety of fish that rural folks once caught.
Saragassum poses problem for Florida’s beaches, but also potential for products and research
FAU Research Professor Brian Lapointe spoke about sargassum's negative impacts and positive uses at a recent lecture.
Conservation is the smartest investment Florida can make
When we conserve wetlands and mangroves, we’re protecting real estate, insurance markets and local economies.
Clean energy is key to our next economic boom
The Thriving Economy Project will develop solutions to rising energy costs, growing climate disasters and other challenges.
Florida’s recurring red tides come with ever-increasing costs
Even in years with smaller blooms, the health and financial impacts can be severe.
Florida can protect economy and environment at same time
By respecting both nature's power and economic realities, we can chart a course that keeps Florida thriving.
Everglades conference panel highlights how Florida’s economy is tied to clean water
The panel discussion was held as part of the 40th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference in Miami.
Protecting and restoring Florida’s coral reefs is an environmental and economic necessity
The economic protection provided by coral reefs is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of Florida’s coastal resilience.