Make sure Florida gets its fair share of federal energy-efficiency fundingÂ
These funds are intended to develop a program for local businesses in the energy-efficiency industry, providing training and attracting workers.
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New poll shows Floridians aren’t ducking climate change reality
A study by FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies found that 90% of Floridians say climate change is happening right now.
Floridians need to be climate voters in the next electionÂ
Floridians should consider supporting candidates, from either party, who pledge to enact climate-saving policies.
Florida made a boondoggle of Inflation Reduction Act funds
Gov. DeSantis’s line-item veto of two federal grants in June triggered the cancellation of federal block grants totaling $346 million.
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.
Veto of energy-efficiency funding falls squarely on the poor
Half of these dollars, $173 million, were to be used to provide rebates exclusively to households with low-to-moderate incomes.
Tampa’s Climate Action & Equity Plan will enhance and preserve community’s quality of lifeÂ
Tampa’s plan is guided by three goals: reduce emissions, build climate-ready infrastructure and communities, and take care of people along ...
Energy efficiency: the smart choice for Florida’s farmers and families
Florida trails behind almost every state in the nation in capturing energy savings for customers through utility programs.
Report: Federal funding provides opportunity for Southeast to improve energy efficiency, lower electric bills
The Southeast lags behind the rest of the U.S. in energy efficiency, but new federal funding presents an opportunity to ...
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