Florida’s risky energy dependence requires fast action
Nuclear energy is an alternative to natural gas, which currently provides more than 70% of our state’s electricity.
Tag: Trump Administration
Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy
Farm bills are massive pieces of legislation addressing a variety of topics, including conservation, energy and forestry.
2025: The year the US gave up on climate, and the world gave up on us
With the US in self-imposed isolation, China and other countries invested in renewables and committed to climate action.
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Market conditions are the prime drivers of US energy investment, not moves by politicians.
Anti-climate policies driving up insurance costs for homeowners, experts say
The Trump administration has cut resiliency funding, reduced access to climate data and slashed the ranks of regulators.
Expanded drilling in the Gulf threatens endangered whales and other marine life
With fewer than 100 Rice's whales remaining in the Gulf, offshore oil drilling could mark the end for the species.
Why we need environmental regulations
Many people are unaware of the impact of environmental laws, making it easier to push for deregulation.
Standing up for Florida means pushing back against offshore drilling everywhere
Our elected officials are right to be indignant about drilling off Florida’s coast, but shouldn’t stop there.
Protecting the eastern Gulf from oil drilling is protecting our home
The eastern Gulf is facing new and profound threats from proposals to allow drilling closer to Florida..
Oil drilling off Florida’s coast? We have a two-word response: Deepwater Horizon
Under the new Trump administration plan, drilling would be allowed 100 miles or more off Florida’s Gulf Coast.