The science is clear – climate change is causing more damaging hurricanes in Florida
More flooding occurs from hurricanes because storms now move slower, have more threatening storm surges, bring increased rain.
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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
How does climate change threaten your neighborhood? A new map has the details
The fine-grained analysis maps out environmental risks alongside factors that make it harder for people to deal with hazards.
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 ...
New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida
Research by Environmental Defense Fund and Two Degrees Adapt signals concern for growing strawberries in the Sunshine State due to climate change.
Electric vehicles mean billions in savings for Florida taxpayers
Florida taxpayers would save an estimated $8.7 billion through local and state governments purchasing electric vehicles over diesel vehicles.
Florida residents need solutions before the next hurricane
By Rachel Rhode As we move into a new year, many across Southwest Florida still suffer from the lingering impacts ...
Florida media coalition receives grant for climate change work
By David Fleshler, South Florida Sun Sentinel A Florida media coalition that focuses on climate change has been awarded a ...
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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