How Far Does Gov. DeSantis’ Environmental Policy Go?
It’s almost six months into Gov. Ron DeSantis’s first term, and the biggest shift from the Rick Scott administration has ...
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A multimillionaire construction magnate is Florida’s most pro-environment Republican
Francis Rooney made millions on sprawling building projects like the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium. He parlayed his status as a ...
Miami wants to make the case to the world that climate-proofing is worth the cost
A half-moon stretch of Brickell Bay Drive, home to six waterfront condominium buildings, is often cited as the weak point ...
DeSantis wants to lower Lake Okeechobee to deal with toxic algae. Is that a good thing?
Should Lake Okeechobee, a lake half the size of Rhode Island and usually at the center of South Florida’s water ...
Sea-level rise is not a worry for just those who live on the waterfront
When the threats of sea-level rise are discussed, many assume that those at risk are South Floridians who live on ...
Liberals push for a Green New Deal as the way forward on climate change
WASHINGTON -- Liberals around the country are talking about the idea of a Green New Deal, a sweeping set of policy ...
DeSantis calls for South Florida water managers to resign and pulls Scott appointments
After a whirlwind day visiting both coasts to announce sweeping measures to address the state’s environmental woes, Florida’s new governor ...
A $3 billion problem: Miami-Dade’s septic tanks are already failing due to sea rise
Miami-Dade has tens of thousands of septic tanks, and a new report reveals most are already malfunctioning — the smelly ...
The Caribbean must awaken to sea-level rise dangers — South Florida can help
In South Florida, thanks to the foresight of local leaders, sea-level rise and climate change are being tackled ...
Climate gentrification: Is sea rise turning Miami high ground into a hot commodity?
When Paulette Richards answered the door of her Liberty City home a year ago, she found two men standing there. ...
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