The Miccosukee Tribe blocked Alligator Alcatraz. Then Trump blocked a bill to return their land
The White House vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have expanded Miccosukee land and environmental stewardship.
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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.
Energy officials tell Florida lawmakers they’re aware of the unpopularity of AI data centers
The hearing came days after Gov. DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for AI data ...
Clean energy is key to our next economic boom
The Thriving Economy Project will develop solutions to rising energy costs, growing climate disasters and other challenges.
Cutting NOAA will hurt hurricane preparedness in Florida
Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.
Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing environment regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact
The Trump administration is taking steps to eliminate regulations and ensure future administrations can’t bring them back.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ subsidizes polluting private jets
Private jets are one of the largest and fastest-growing sources of air and climate pollution.
A long-awaited rule to protect workers from heat stress moves forward, even under Trump
While labor experts say the regulation is progressing quickly, advocacy groups wonder what has taken so long.
Florida’s solar future depends on protecting vital clean energy tax incentives
Florida produces enough solar energy to power more than 2 million homes and the industry’s growth has created thousands of ...