Investor-owned utilities often prioritize profits over people
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Tag: Florida Legislature
Florida’s leaders can fight for consumers by overriding vetoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has blocked access to federal energy rebates and support for electric vehicles in government fleets.
Addressing the climate crisis: How to save Florida from an insurance catastrophe
Florida’s insurance market has been dramatically destabilized as a result of climate change impacts that drive up insurance costs
Florida’s electric vehicle boom could be stifled by proposed tax measure
This proposal would end up imposing one of the highest EV taxes in the nation – even higher than California.
FAU survey finds Floridians believe in climate change and want government action
The latest edition of the Florida Climate Resilience Survey found that 90% of respondents believe climate change is happening
Florida Climate Resilience Survey – September 2023
Floridians are more convinced that climate change is happening than Americans as a whole, according to a new FAU survey.
Study finds ‘climate gentrification’ will displace 1 million people in Miami; Agriculture Commissioner seeks $300M for land conservation
Sea-level rise will displace coastal residents and increase housing costs, displacing as many as 56% of Miami-Dade households
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.
Floridians need to be climate voters in the next election
Floridians should consider supporting candidates, from either party, who pledge to enact climate-saving policies.
Study finds hurricanes happening earlier in season; Florida home insurance costs unlikely to fall, report says
The study found Category 4 and 5 hurricanes are occurring about 15 days earlier across the planet than they were ...
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