Please Gov. DeSantis, no victory lap; tell the Legislature that there’s a lot more work needed to protect the environment
By Howard L. Simon, Clean Okeechobee Waters Foundation Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign what the Legislature, in an example ...
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Legislators addressed several challenges threatening Florida’s environment, but more needs to be done
Janet Bowman, The Nature Conservancy in Florida Florida’s lawmakers deserve kudos for addressing some of the state’s environmental problems, but ...
Legislators acknowledge climate threat and pass ‘Clean Waterways Act,’ but the bill is another weak response to the growing danger
In Florida we have a habit of cheering half measures and Johnny-come-lately actions from our public leaders. To wit: The ...
Legislators send the “Clean Waterways Act” to Gov. DeSantis and clean-water groups say lawmakers once again have come to the aid of polluters and landowners
By Ryan Smart, David Cullen and Lisa Rinaman, clean-water advocates The misnamed “Clean Waterways Act” has passed in both chambers ...
Florida’s climate deniers are using a new buzzword — resiliency
Florida’s climate-denying politicians have discovered a magic word that allows them to dodge awkward questions about a sultry new reality. ...
FAU poll shows Florida Democrats, Republicans and Independents are concerned about the effects of climate change on future generations
Floridians from all major political parties believe climate change is real and are concerned about its impact on future generations ...
Legislation would curb water pollution from septic tanks and city-owned water and sewer operations
In every estuary in America with a story of redemption, the road back to clean water started with prioritizing wastewater ...
Ron DeSantis, Florida’s pretend green governor, exploits Fort Lauderdale sewer crisis
With a vengeance — and I do mean vengeance — the faux environmentalist in the governor’s mansion picked the perfect ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ climate czar is leaving, but Florida’s seas are still rising
That was quick. After less than six months, Florida’s first chief resilience officer, Julia Nesheiwat, is moving on to a new post ...
Jacksonville’s political leaders reportedly plan to hire a resiliency officer to help the city cope with the climate crisis
Jacksonville is on its way to joining the ranks of other Florida’s major cities by hiring a chief resiliency officer ...
See what happens to your neighborhood as the sea level rises with this interactive map from Climate Central.