Video: ‘Talking with Conservatives About Climate Change’ panel discussion
The Invading Sea hosted the discussion for Florida Climate Week, a summit sponsored by VoLo Foundation.
Month: October 2023
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.
Jacksonville releases 50-year resilience strategy; Florida dairy coverts manure to energy
The strategy, under development since 2021, is Jacksonvilleā€™s attempt to account for the effects of its vulnerabilities.
In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning theyā€™re uninsurable
Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.
Florida voters acted on land conservation ā€• now it’s developers’ turn
Throughout the years, both Republican and Democratic governors have been behind initiatives to preserve Floridaā€™s natural lands.
Hurricane season not over yet for Florida; warmer coastal waters fueling spread of flesh-eating bacteria
Already, 2023 is an active year for hurricanes, with seven more named storms than normal through Oct. 11.
As heat-related deaths rise, a new program puts community clinics on the front lines
An initiative in Florida, Louisiana, and Arizona enlists clinicians to ensure resources go to the right places during heat waves.
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at theĀ coast
When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
What happens when Americaā€™s flood insurance market goes underwater?
More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it.
Floridians need to be climate voters in the next electionĀ
Floridians should consider supporting candidates, from either party, who pledge to enact climate-saving policies.
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