DeSantis promised in 2018 that if elected governor, he would clean up Florida’s toxic algae. The algae are still blooming
With the state’s waterways swollen and stressed since Hurricane Ian, widespread outbreaks are feared again this summer.
Tag: Ron DeSantis
DeSantis rejects federal funding for energy rebates; blame traded over insurance crisis
The funding, totaling about $377 million, included hundreds of millions of dollars for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification.
Conservation land got a huge boost in Florida’s new budget
The Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved $2 billion for land conservation programs and initiatives over the last ...
Partisan divide over climate change is narrowing in Florida
A record number of Florida Republicans agree that human actions are causing climate change.
In the Everglades, a clash portrayed as ‘science vs. politics’ pits a leading scientist against his former employer
An influential foundation contends that Tom Van Lent stole “trade secrets.” Environmentalists question why such “secrets” exist.
South Florida military bases plan for climate risk; DeSantis signs ‘radioactive roads’ bill
Protecting bases from the increasing threats of climate change will call for millions of dollars in projects and some key ...
Another ‘Summer of Slime,’ and our state government just made it worse
The Florida Legislature passed a state budget measure in May that actually bans local communities from curbing pollution into public ...
Proposed speed limit to protect Rice’s whales debated; DeSantis vetoes electric vehicle bill
The proposal would create a speed limit for ships travelling through Rice’s whale habitat from Pensacola to just south of ...
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to protect Brevard Barrier Island Area; feds announce $2.6 billion for climate change resiliency
House Bill 1489 designates the Brevard Barrier Island Area as an Area of Critical State Concern.
Legislation would save taxpayers, hasten transition to electric vehicles
Some estimates say taxpayers could save up to $277 million over 15 years if every state-owned light-duty vehicle made the ...
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