Heat protections for workers face uphill battle in Florida; mine near Okefenokee Swamp nears approval
Heat protections are expected to stall, while another bill would ban municipalities from passing their own protections.
Heat protections are expected to stall, while another bill would ban municipalities from passing their own protections.
The warmth from the strong El Niño, coupled with climate change, also helped to fuel record global temperatures in 2023.
A Florida House committee Thursday approved a measure (HB 321) that would ban the intentional release of balloons.
Florida has significant untapped potential for energy that is home grown, not imported through pipelines from out of state.
Proposed state legislation (HB 1641/SB 1126) identifies single-use plastic and polystyrene as containers that cannot be regulated.
The My Safe Florida Home program incentivizes homeowners to make property repairs that better withstand extreme weather.
Since Hurricane Idalia in late August, dozens or maybe hundreds of wild flamingos have stuck around in Florida
SB 58 would create two 45-day sales tax exemptions on electric assist bicycles, scooters and related safety equipment.
Panelists discussed water-quality issues as part of Florida Atlantic University’s public lecture series, Frontiers in Science
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
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