Politicians who fight climate change stand to benefit in election, Invading Sea survey finds
Most Floridians prefer candidates tackling climate change: 52% more likely to vote for those with climate action records.
Bringing rooftop solar to lower-income Floridians: SELF’s executive director discusses how $156 million in federal funding will be spentÂ
A Q&A with Duanne Andrade, executive director of the Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF).
Florida ‘should be ground zero for the blue economy in the United States’ – State Rep. Kelly Skidmore discusses efforts to promote marine industries
Rep. Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, talks about the benefits of the newly established Office of Ocean Economy in this Q&A.
New poll: Despite shifting beliefs, most Floridians support government action on climate change
The latest Florida Climate Resilience Survey found 68% of respondents want state government to do more to address climate change.
New office at FAU to support Florida’s role in ‘ocean economy’
The Office of Ocean Economy is tasked with connecting Florida’s ocean and coastal resources to economic development strategies.
Florida prisoners face heat dangers; Legislature passes bill making it easier to demolish coastal buildings
Florida prisoners experienced 22 more dangerously hot humid days on average in 2020 compared with 1982, a new study found.
Bill designating Florida gambling revenue for environmental projects sent to governor; Legislature classifies balloon releases as littering
Much of the gambling funding would come from a deal that the state reached with the Seminole Tribe of Florida...
Amended bill banning heat protections sent to Florida House; beach renourishment effort stalls
HB 433 would preempt cities and counties from requiring businesses to allow outdoor workers to receive shade and water breaks.
Vital link in Florida Wildlife Corridor being preserved; bill adds consumer protections to PACE program
The 12,085-acre Lightsey Family Ranch is next to Fisheating Creek, the only free-flowing river into Lake Okeechobee.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
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