Who’s in control? Florida public utility facing hostile takeover
The takeover of a Gainesville utility has statewide implications, as well as repercussions for our climate.
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Florida law must keep up with electric vehicles’ development
Our state is home to nearly 100,000 EVs and more are being added every day.
Climate change pushing mangroves north; bills to fully fund Florida Wildlife Corridor lagging
With the country experiencing fewer freeze events, mangroves that thrive in coastal wetlands are moving into salt marsh habitats at ...
Video: Learn about ‘whirlwind’ of bills in 2023 Florida legislative session
The planning director of 1000 Friends of Florida said one piece of legislation embodied the death knell to growth management ...
Capitalize on Inflation Reduction Act to bring jobs to Florida, accelerate our transition to renewable energy
The act includes a 30% tax credit for those who install solar power, additional credits for improving energy efficiency.
Sea-level rise could wipe out nests of endangered sparrow; radioactive waste could be allowed in roads
A new study concluded that in 50 years, the Cape Sable seaside sparrow could disappear from coastal nesting grounds.
How Florida lawmakers are building a more resilient future
SB 178 would provide school districts with greater spending flexibility to make upgrades that ensure emergency shelters can maintain power ...
Experts say development may have worsened Fort Lauderdale flooding; mangroves protect from rising seas
A bill in the Florida Senate would task the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with protecting mangroves.
Video: Will this be ‘the session of sprawl’ in Florida?
Environmental groups have raised concerns about bills that they say would supercharge irresponsible growth across Florida.
Hey Florida, scrub-jays need love too
The Legislature is again considering legislation that would dethrone the mockingbird as Florida’s state bird.