Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail is a climate resiliency project
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Jacksonville a $147 million grant to push the Emerald Trail forward.
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Monroe County seeks to delay state from relaxing development rules; Jacksonville aims to ensure new housing can withstand climate risks
The Florida Department of Commerce wants to amend restrictive growth rules put in place for the Keys in the 1980s.
Jacksonville releases 50-year resilience strategy; Florida dairy coverts manure to energy
The strategy, under development since 2021, is Jacksonville’s attempt to account for the effects of its vulnerabilities.
FAU study finds massive loss of tidal flats along US coasts over 31 years
Sea-level rise and rapid urbanization have resulted in a 'coastal squeeze' between land and sea.
A river will run through it unless Jacksonville fully adapts to sea-level rise
There is plenty that can be done to mitigate sea-level rise by considering reality-based changes to building and zoning codes.
Sen. Rubio: Jacksonville raid a sign the US must decouple from Chinese solar
The federal investigation of Chinese-owned JinkoSolar is a welcome and long-overdue step.
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 ...
Port Tampa Bay should invest in more electrification for idle cruise ships
Docked cruise ships usually keep things operating by running auxiliary engines that emit carbon dioxide and other nasty emissions.
Measuring Earth’s fever: Climate Shift Index shows impact of greenhouse gases on temperatures
The Climate Shift Index provides insight into the local climate of over 1,000 worldwide locations.
Capitalize on Inflation Reduction Act to bring jobs to Florida, accelerate our transition to renewable energy
The act includes a 30% tax credit for those who install solar power, additional credits for improving energy efficiency.
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