Group sues over failure to protect panthers from pesticides; bill could boost ‘renewable’ fuel in Florida but cost consumers
The Center for Biological Diversity is seeking a ban on pesticides that threaten panthers and other endangered species.
Tag: Florida Legislature
Floridians are ready to address plastic pollution. Why aren’t legislators?
SB 1126/HB 1641 would prevent the regulation of bags, bottles, cups, wrapping and containers made from plastic.
Legislation would perpetuate pollution while bolstering utility profits
HB 683/SB 480 would cost consumers by forcing them to pay to maintain a dying fossil fuel industry even as ...
Heat protections for workers face uphill battle in Florida; mine near Okefenokee Swamp nears approval
Heat protections are expected to stall, while another bill would ban municipalities from passing their own protections.
‘Super’ El Niño further boosting temperatures; bill would cut most climate change mentions from Florida law
The warmth from the strong El Niño, coupled with climate change, also helped to fuel record global temperatures in 2023.
Measure banning balloon releases in Florida advances; utilities pursuing shift to solar power
A Florida House committee Thursday approved a measure (HB 321) that would ban the intentional release of balloons.
Diversifying Florida’s energy supply will help protect residents and businesses
Florida has significant untapped potential for energy that is home grown, not imported through pipelines from out of state.
Florida cities should be able to fight single-use plastic
Proposed state legislation (HB 1641/SB 1126) identifies single-use plastic and polystyrene as containers that cannot be regulated.
Florida lawmakers consider re-upping home repair incentive program; bill advances allowing killing of bears in self-defense
The My Safe Florida Home program incentivizes homeowners to make property repairs that better withstand extreme weather.
Ruffling pink feathers — the flamingo’s bid to become Florida’s state bird
Since Hurricane Idalia in late August, dozens or maybe hundreds of wild flamingos have stuck around in Florida
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.
