US support for nuclear power soars to highest level in a decade
Advances in nuclear technologies and new federal climate laws could be behind a shift in public opinion toward nuclear energy.
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Moms vs. climate change
If we are concerned about the planet that the next generations will have to live on, we must take action ...
Here’s why sea walls alone won’t save Florida from climate change
It is high time to set an upper limit on sea-level rise in order to protect the viability of Florida’s ...
Despite what you may think, ethanol isn’t dead yet
The biofuel's bipartisan support isn't about science, but politics.
Here’s how Florida can turn polluting methane into biogas energy
Utilities can use the biogas for onsite power, or upgrade the biogas to renewable natural gas.
Electric vehicles mean billions in savings for Florida taxpayers
Florida taxpayers would save an estimated $8.7 billion through local and state governments purchasing electric vehicles over diesel vehicles.
Arbor Day: Why planting trees isn’t enough
Planting trees is not a silver bullet for solving complex environmental and social problems.
Allergy season is getting more intense with climate change – we’re creating better pollen forecasts to help
As greenhouse gases warm the planet, their effects are driving longer and more intense pollen seasons.
Fort Lauderdale flooding shows how climate change has dramatically altered rainfall patterns
Extreme storms may become even more frequent as climate change accelerates.
Jacksonville utility should turn to cleaner energy sources
By John Burr Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) leaders will begin discussions in late March to decide how the utility will, ...
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