Climate change causes habitat loss for largest fish species; Florida Cabinet approves $141 million in conservation land purchases
One recent study predicts that some large fish species could lose 70% of their habitat by 2100.
Tag: Florida Forever
Biden announces steps to protect workers from extreme heat; state completes purchase of land along Rainbow River
Biden directed the Department of Labor to conduct more inspections of potentially dangerous work sites and strictly enforce heat safety ...
Conservation land got a huge boost in Florida’s new budget
The Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved $2 billion for land conservation programs and initiatives over the last ...
Climate-fed algae puts drinking water at risk; undersea memorials may help revive coral reefs
Lake Washington provides two-thirds of the 19 million gallons of daily water the city of Melbourne supplies to 193,000 people.
Appreciating the manatee
Since December 2020, the Florida manatee population has experienced an unprecedented loss of more than 2,000 manatees, or nearly one-quarter ...
Hurricane recovery continues for Fort Myers Beach, lawsuit accuses feds of failing to protect coral habitat
Fort Myers Beach struggles to recover from Ian, lawsuit seeks to protect endangered corals, subcommittee greenlights $100M Florida Forever plan
A climatologist explains how climate change ‘affects all aspects of our lives’
By Analeah Karmally, FAU School of Communication and Multimedia Studies The following is a Q&A conducted with Emily Powell, assistant state ...
Environmental bill falls short, deserves veto
By Palm Beach Post Editorial Board Gov. Ron DeSantis can cement his claim of being a pro-environmental governor by taking quick ...
Florida’s leaders need to act quickly to save land that will connect the state’s existing preserves and protect our wildlife
By the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board Across Florida, more than 10 million acres of land are being managed for conservation ...
Charlie Gray: Florida needs to hasten its response to the warming climate or ‘we’re in real, real trouble’
An interview with Charlie Gray, attorney As part of its series “The Business of Climate Change,” which highlights the climate ...
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