Preemption bills place chokehold on local governments in Florida
Bills being considered by the Legislature include preemptions of local heat protections and regulation of EV charging stations.
Tag: Miami-Dade
Developer proposes 10,000 homes in Lee County panther habitat; Miami-Dade continues shift to solar
Demonstrators protested a developer's plan to build homes in habitat critical to the Florida panther.
Lawmakers consider Everglades buffer zone; another major algae bloom would cost Southwest Florida billions, study finds
Proposals for construction beyond Miami-Dade County’s Urban Development Boundary are motivating a push for new protections.
Miami-Dade seeking new ways to deal with sargassum seaweed; study finds most East Coast counties are sinking
Turning sargassum into plant food is one of six proposals that Miami-Dade County is considering.
Florida, we need to talk about sea rise and property values
Frequently flooded locations could see resident flight as early as 2028 in Miami-Dade County.
DeSantis trying to reclaim federal energy rebate funding; study shows how sea-level rise could reshape South Florida
The governor’s budget would earmark $1.73 million in federal funds for the state to administer Home Energy Rebate Programs.
Climate art speaks to Miami’s resilience
The 15th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit spotlighted artists that know the dangers of climate change.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.
South Florida’s designation as Climate Resilience Tech Hub creates opportunities for new jobs in emerging fields
Panelists at the Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit discussed the designation's importance for the region.
Heat-related medical calls increase at Disney; absence of Florida red tide puzzles researchers
Paramedics responded to nearly 40 medical calls for overheated Disney guests and took six people to the hospital in August.
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