Stop politicizing climate change
It is astounding to watch Florida lawmakers turn climate change into a political football and downplay its seriousness.
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Floridians face continuing risk of swimming in contaminated waters due to veto
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the Safe Waterways Act, which was passed unanimously by the Florida Legislature.
DeSantis says Florida makes preservation of coral reefs a top priority
The Florida governor said the state has invested $114 million in coral reef restoration and coastal protection since 2019.
Funding for wildlife crossings is necessary — it’s time for Florida leaders to step up
Wildlife crossings reduce vehicle collisions, making roads safer for endangered wildlife such as panthers as well as drivers.
Science, not stridence, solves our water problems
Runoff that is often polluted by sewage has impacted many Florida water bodies, causing algae blooms.
Ron DeSantis can’t erase the climate crisis, or the students fighting it
Florida has seen an increase in climate advocacy led by young people in recent months
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
Florida Republicans have a key climate fix: Take on China
Foreign carbon pollution is a dangerous blind spot in the traditional environmental way of thinking.
New state legislation will require mandatory flood disclosure — learn how this will benefit Florida homebuyers
Effective Oct. 1 of this year, mandatory flood disclosure will be required during the homebuying process.
A perfect storm: hectic hurricane season and uninsured homeowners. What could go wrong?
Florida must find long-term solutions to ensure the insurance market can still function with climate change.