Florida’s dangerous dance with hurricanes and coastal development
To protect Florida from climate change's impacts, the state must overhaul policies that keep us in a growing state of ...
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Gambling with Florida’s $122 billion tourism economy
With the Safe Waterways Act vetoed, there is a new opportunity to reform Florida’s water quality monitoring program.
So they may endure for the enjoyment of future generations: Florida’s northern coral reefs see new state designationÂ
HB 1557 redesignates the Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area to a State Aquatic Preserve. Â
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.
Floridians are ready to address plastic pollution. Why aren’t legislators?Â
SB 1126/HB 1641 would prevent the regulation of bags, bottles, cups, wrapping and containers made from plastic.
The Florida Legislature wants to expand control over regulating plastics
Florida is already one of 19 states that have placed limitations on regulating plastic carryout bags
To save wildlife, Florida lawmakers could ban the intentional release of balloons
The new proposal, HB 321, is sponsored by Tampa Bay area Republican Linda Chaney in the Florida House.
More states are banning plastic bags. Florida is not among them
Plastic pollution has been linked to a variety of negative issues, including infertility and cancer in humans.
Bioplastic straws distract from real solutions for reducing wasteÂ
Shifting from one single-use item to another isn't the way to solve the plastic crisis.
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