Florida Wildlife Corridor benefits imperiled species and state’s resilience, FAU panelists say
A panel discussion on the corridor was held at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Frontiers in Science public ...
Tag: Florida Legislature
The heat is on Florida Legislature for sidelining local government
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Surfrider Foundation gives Florida a D- grade in coastal management, but South Florida officials disagree
Florida scored 'OK' in sediment management but 'Bad' in coastal armoring, development and sea-level rise.
Unusual fish kill in Keys claims endangered sawfish; Florida bills banning lab-grown meat moving forward
Scientists worry that extreme summer heat that bleached coral triggered other hazards, but it's not clear if the fish kill ...
Five reasons why mandatory flood disclosure in Florida would be a big win for Realtors
Flood disclosure fosters understanding of the importance of preparedness and support for risk mitigation.
AccuWeather sounding alarm for ‘supercharged’ hurricane season; ‘renewable natural gas’ bill could pass costs to Florida consumers
The combination of La Niña and historically warm water could cause a blockbuster 2024 season, according to AccuWeather.
Court revokes Florida’s permission to issue federal wetlands permits; gambling money slated to fund environmental projects
The court ruled the EPA failed to ensure protection of endangered species when it handed over its permitting responsibility.
Fighting for an ounce of prevention: Urban fertilizer ordinances work for Florida communities
Florida’s ailing waters need more, not less, policies and practices that prevent pollution at its source.
Survey finds ‘coral graveyards’ throughout Florida Keys; bill classifying balloon releases as litter passes House
This survey revealed that some of coral scientists’ worst fears after this summer’s record-breaking heat wave may be true.
Why should Florida make it easier to kill bears?
HB 87 and SB 632 would allow people to kill unlimited numbers of black bears under the guise of protecting ...
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