Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
Diversifying Florida’s energy supply will help protect residents and businesses
Florida has significant untapped potential for energy that is home grown, not imported through pipelines from out of state.
At Miami GOP debate, let’s talk about sea rise, energy independence and climate
The Republican debate on Nov. 8 provides an important platform for discussing climate change
With rising temperatures and electric bills, Florida needs an energy security plan
It is imperative that Florida diversify our energy mix to safeguard our economy and ensure affordable and reliable energy for...
Energy, resilience and EVs: Where is Florida headed?
Florida took some important steps in the right direction during the 2023 legislative session.
Here’s what the Legislature can do to change Florida’s worrisome climate future
By Dawn Shirreffs Florida lawmakers have three big opportunities to change the trajectory of Florida’s future and mitigate the impacts...
Political leaders should support legislation to use ‘blue carbon’ to reduce the climate crisis threat
By Dawn Shirreffs and Tiffany Troxler In January, the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act (H.R. 5589) was introduced in the U.S....
A cleaner, healthier Florida will help our state recover and thrive after this Covid-19 crisis
By Dawn Shirreffs, Environmental Defense Fund Across America, families like mine are hunkered down, scared and in search of ways...
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