Fort Lauderdale presents new plan to curb flooding; 4 new solar farms planned in Jacksonville
Fort Lauderdale will update infrastructure in more than 25 neighborhoods, costing more than $700 million over the next decade.
Tag: Ron DeSantis
Florida’s leaders can fight for consumers by overriding vetoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has blocked access to federal energy rebates and support for electric vehicles in government fleets.
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.
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.
Ron DeSantis could have been Florida’s Teddy RooseveltÂ
As the climate crisis intensifies, Floridians can only hope their leader will refocus his attention on pressing environmental issues.
Florida’s growth may be making our insurance crisis worse
A report by a major global re-insurance company links the state’s soaring home insurance costs and growth, especially along the ...
Major land acquisition will help protect Florida panther; climate change may blunt winter cooling of El Niño
More than 17,200 acres in Hendry County was purchased by the state, including a spot that has been a roadkill ...
Tapping into Florida’s immense clean energy potential
Florida ranks second in solar power jobs and has the third-highest installed solar electric capacity in the U.S.
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 ...
Hurricane Idalia cooled Gulf of Mexico; Democrats seek to revive vetoed energy-saving grants
Abnormally hot sea surface temperatures this summer mean the Gulf is still very warm, despite the effects of Idalia’s cooling ...
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
