Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
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Florida must take climate change seriously. Instead, lawmakers want to erase it
Senate Bill 1624 and House Bill 1645 rewrite Florida energy policy to eliminate state goals to address climate change..
Florida at a climate crossroads: Can the PROVE IT Act offer a solution?
The PROVE IT Act is an innovative piece of legislation that could help Florida industries emerge as leaders in carbon ...
Improve air quality around Florida’s trash incinerators
Ensuring Clean Air for All Floridians (HB 1631/SB 1606) would require 24-hour air monitoring for trash incinerators.
10 facts about the Florida Wildlife Corridor
The Florida Wildlife Corridor covers nearly 18 million acres of Florida, consisting of conserved and opportunity lands.
The hidden risks that hover over Florida
Power plants burning natural gas release numerous pollutants that endanger the health of Floridians.
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 ...
‘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.
Urban agriculture isn’t as climate-friendly as it seems – but these best practices can transform gardens and city farms
Several practices stood out for how effectively they can make fruits and vegetables grown in cities more climate-friendly.
Preserving Everglades National Park: Peat soils key to understanding climate change and saving ‘River of Grass’
When healthy, the Everglades fights climate change by serving as a 'carbon bank' that sequesters massive amounts of carbon.