How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate
Proposed revisions to federal energy policy would likely raise electric bills and climate-warming emissions.
Tag: U.S. Congress
As hurricanes grow stronger, so must our climate response
Researchers found Hurricane Milton wouldn’t have reached Category 5 extremes without global warming.
Florida’s senators must defend against political storms by backing emergency funding
There’s still a chance for US Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott to defend Florida’s chances of surviving brutal storms.
One big, beautiful, climate-killing bill
The massive tax bill passed by House Republicans would gut clean energy tax credits for individuals and businesses.
Now is the time to fight for Florida’s endangered wildlife
The Trump administration would gut habitat protections by changing how harm is defined under the Endangered Species Act.
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Existing national standards are projected to reduce overall national energy consumption by 10% between 2025 and 2035.
Tiny plastic pollution is a big threat to Florida marine life
Plastic pellet dumping and spills have been documented across the southern US, including in Florida.
Climate change and other environmental issues can no longer be ignored in Congress
Citizens' Climate Lobby’s recent conference in Washington, D.C., showed the power of constituents in influencing public policy.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby working to create political will for a safe, stable future
More than 1,000 Citizens’ Climate Lobby members will travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress this June.
Property insurance isn’t just a Florida problem anymore. Congress needs to help
One in 13 homeowners across the US is uninsured, according to a recent study by the Consumer Federation of America.
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