Rooftop solar is on the rise in Florida
Florida is among US leaders in producing solar energy and could easily claim the top spot in solar generation with ...
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Nuclear power still part of Florida’s energy future; state has second-most rental units at risk of climate-related threats
Florida is down to two nuclear power plants, but don't count nuclear out in the state or the rest of ...
DeSantis touts Florida’s manatee recovery efforts; pollution found in remote parts of Everglades
Blue Spring State Park saw record numbers of manatees in January, a turnaround after a die off experienced in 2020 ...
Florida cities should be able to fight single-use plastic
Proposed state legislation (HB 1641/SB 1126) identifies single-use plastic and polystyrene as containers that cannot be regulated.
DeSantis celebrates next step in Everglades restoration; bee found in Florida could be added to endangered species list
The Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir Stormwater Treatment Area is part of efforts to improve water quality,
Florida climatologist, other experts highlight weather extremes of 2023 – and the consequences of climate change to come
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
To save the manatee, we need to save the seagrass
A new rollback would jeopardize progress to save manatees, after their numbers fell sharply due to the threat of starvation.
Preemption bills place chokehold on local governments in Florida
Bills being considered by the Legislature include preemptions of local heat protections and regulation of EV charging stations.
Nearly $10M awarded to combat harmful algal blooms in Florida; Legislature considers wide array of environmental bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced funding for 10 projects using innovative technologies to mitigate harmful algal blooms.
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