Broward County walks the walk on sea-level rise
The Broward County Commission approved $20 million for infrastructure improvements to prevent flooding.
Tag: infrastructure
This Earth Month, Florida should demand a limit on sea-level rise
An upper limit would clarify the stakes for Florida, which faces billions of dollars in exposure to rising seas.
Let’s eliminate forever chemicals crisis from America’s water
PFAS are estimated to be present in at least 45% of U.S. tap water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Dutch royals visit Miami’s Rosenstiel School
The king and queen of the Netherlands heard about resilience initiatives and potential water-related partnerships.
Permitting reform can help Florida families lower energy prices
Accelerating energy projects would help meet growing demand from AI data centers and other users.
I grew up in Old Florida. We can’t fast-track its disappearance
The 'Blue Ribbon Projects' bill would make it easier to turn thousands of acres of rural Florida into sprawling development.
Florida ‘blue ribbon’ bills have red flags
HB 299 and SB 354 create a fast track for massive projects to bypass local development rules.
Don’t blame data centers for high bills — make them pay their own way
New data centers can be built without sticking the public with the costs of their energy and water use.
If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan
Florida needs to move beyond outdated models that rely on treated drinking water for industrial cooling.
Now in its 25th year, a historic effort to save the Everglades evolves as the climate warms
Designed to replenish the drinking water supply, Everglades restoration may help save South Florida from climate change.