Two grocery chains in Florida eliminate plastic bags; park sees record-breaking manatee numbers
Aldi and Sprouts Farmers Market have eliminated single-use plastic bags in their stores.
Tag: Florida Legislature
Preemption bills place chokehold on local governments in Florida
Bills being considered by the Legislature include preemptions of local heat protections and regulation of EV charging stations.
Lawmakers consider Everglades buffer zone; another major algae bloom would cost Southwest Florida billions, study finds
Proposals for construction beyond Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary are motivating a push for new protections.
Proposed Florida laws require flood disclosures to help renters, buyers make best choice
Two Florida Senate bills and companion House bills would give prospective tenants and homebuyers information about flooding.
Nearly $10M awarded to combat harmful algal blooms in Florida; Legislature considers wide array of environmental bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced funding for 10 projects using innovative technologies to mitigate harmful algal blooms.
Florida gambling money eyed for environmental projects; report spurs concerns over Keys development
The projects could include land acquisitions for the Florida Wildlife Corridor, envisioned as connecting 18 million acres statewide.
Florida lawmakers consider grants for protecting homes from flooding; another record amount of sargassum found in Atlantic
The Legislature is considering bills to expand the projects that qualify for grants under the My Safe Florida Home program.
Plastics’ impact on our coastal environment may be more destructive than you think
A report found 90% of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings found in Florida waters have swallowed plastic already in their early ...
Florida can be a leader in use of clean and renewable energy sources
Compressed natural gas and renewable natural gas are two alternative energy sources that offer environmental sustainability.
Florida cattle ranches critical to preserving environment
Conservation easements preserve wildlife habitat and protect water quality, while maintaining the vitality of the agricultural industry.