Stop politicizing climate change
It is astounding to watch Florida lawmakers turn climate change into a political football and downplay its seriousness.
Tag: HB 1645
‘Don’t say climate change’ highlights need for constitutional environmental rights
A proposed amendment to the state constitution would recognize every Floridian’s right to clean water.
Florida ‘should be ground zero for the blue economy in the United States’ – State Rep. Kelly Skidmore discusses efforts to promote marine industries
Rep. Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, talks about the benefits of the newly established Office of Ocean Economy in this Q&A.
What climate change? As Florida sizzles, DeSantis chooses denial with new law
Climate change is making record-high temperatures and hotter summers more common
Amid rising heat and limits on climate action, how can activists remain optimistic?
As the world experiences record-breaking temperatures, Florida suffers from the refusal to take action on climate change.
DeSantis signs bill erasing the term ‘climate change’ from state law
The legislation removes over 50 lines in Florida law that were established in 2008 to address climate change.
Florida can’t wish away climate change
The governor should veto HB 1645 because wishing away problems does not change reality
Climate pollution puts Florida at risk while clean energy strengthens the state
As Florida expands infrastructure that increases climate-related risks, the state's solar potential remains largely untapped.
Legislature fails Floridians yet again on climate change
Florida is moving backward in its efforts to address climate change, while hindering others from transitioning us to clean energy.
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.
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.
