Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The Biden administration directed U.S. agencies to consider the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions.
Tag: electric vehicles
Electric vehicle sales in US hit the accelerator pedal
Over 670,000 EVs were sold in just the first half of 2023, with Florida now ranking second in cumulative EV ...
Study warns that ‘climate insurance bubble’ could hurt Florida’s housing market; DeSantis releases energy plan
The report suggests some 39 million homes across the U.S. could lose value as insurers begin to calculate climate risks ...
New fee on Florida EV drivers proposed; Leon County commissioners declare ‘climate emergency’
SB 28 seeks to impose a yearly registration fee of $200 on electric vehicles, in addition to regular registration fees.
Sea-level rise worsened storm surge from Hurricane Idalia; storm magnifies concerns about Florida’s insurance market
An overall rise of about nine inches in sea level could have made the difference between flooding and staying dry ...
EVs causing decline in Florida’s gas tax revenue; energy use surging due to extreme heat
Gasoline taxes play a key role in funding transportation projects in Florida.
After four years, will young voters rally behind Biden’s climate agenda once more?
President Biden will need to convince young voters that he has accomplished enough in climate policy to deserve a second ...
CDC study: Algae blooms killing animals; EV test center opening in Jacksonville
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new study, 92% of animals that got ill from toxic algae ...
Right-to-charge laws bring the promise of EVs to apartments, condos and rentals
Right-to-charge laws aim to streamline home charging access as new buildings go up.
Proposed speed limit to protect Rice’s whales debated; DeSantis vetoes electric vehicle bill
The proposal would create a speed limit for ships travelling through Rice’s whale habitat from Pensacola to just south of ...
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