Citizen ballot initiatives are in jeopardy in Florida. At stake: clean water and First Amendment freedoms
The Florida Legislature is considering new requirements that would effectively kill the initiative process.
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Environmentalists back on board with bill limiting development in state parks
The measure is a response to a plan last year that would have added pickleball courts and golf courses to ...
PAUSE Act urgently needed to protect Floridians from deadly heat
When a cash-strapped household can’t cover its electric bill, the power company is allowed to cut off the electricity.
What do you like most about Florida’s state parks? Our bill protects that
SB 80 and HB 209 must pass to preserve and protect Florida State Parks for our children and grandchildren.
Electric vehicles offer a smart and cost-effective path forward for Florida
With 250,000-plus EVs on Florida roads, it’s clear that more and more Floridians are choosing this option.
Scrutiny for Florida agencies charged with managing treasured waters sparks unease
The legislation comes as Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Florida should take over Everglades restoration from the federal government.
Florida’s heartland needs EV infrastructure, not more barriers
By funding mobility solutions today, we ensure Florida is prepared for tomorrow’s transportation needs.
Don’t sacrifice environment for runaway development
Bills pending in this year’s Florida legislative session would leave protected areas vulnerable to low-density residential sprawl.
Rooftop solar permitting could benefit from streamlining in Florida
Florida legislators consider streamlining rooftop solar and energy installation permits by adding automated processes to state law.
Florida Legislature is back with another attempt at expanding control over regulating plastics
A similar proposal died in committee last year amid public opposition.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
