Refusing federal money for energy-efficiency programs hurts Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently vetoed $377 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Tag: Hurricane Ian
Extreme heat poses challenge for Ian survivors; app shows whether South Florida waterways are safe
Florida’s record-breaking heat demonstrates how compound climate events hurt the most vulnerable people.
CDC study: Algae blooms killing animals; EV test center opening in Jacksonville
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new study, 92% of animals that got ill from toxic algae ...
We’re in denial about climate change, water quality
Citizens can bypass lawmakers through ballot initiatives, go directly to voters to place amendments into the Florida Constitution.
Record Florida ocean temperatures put coral reefs at risk; another home insurer leaving Florida
Average coral cover on most Florida Keys reefs has dropped to less than 3%, from between 30% to 50% before ...
Lake Okeechobee’s toxic algae blooms threaten Florida; heat records falling around the globe this summer
Toxic algal blooms now regularly infest much of the lake's 730-square-mile surface during the summer.
Bald eagles rebounded after Hurricane Ian; research aims to protect farmworkers from heat
About 70% of the eagle pairs that lost nests rebuilt in the same season, according to EagleWatch data.
Hurricane season worsens food insecurity in Florida
In 2021, more than 2 million Floridians, including 1 in 7 children, were considered food insecure.
Partisan divide over climate change is narrowing in Florida
A record number of Florida Republicans agree that human actions are causing climate change.
Built-in resiliency is the best preparation for the unknowns of hurricane season
Sustainability and resiliency go a long way when it comes to strengthening our homes and protecting our communities.