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 ...
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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.
Florida climatologist, other experts highlight weather extremes of 2023 – and the consequences of climate change to come
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.