The connection between hurricanes and investment in Florida
The potential damage from a hurricane reaches well beyond physical structures and property into financial instability.
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When hurricane evacuation isn’t an option
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist's weekly newsletter here. By Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist Joe Vargas ...
Florida’s complex road to economic, environmental progress
It’s time for Florida to take charge of reimagining a transportation system that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
Public transit, our bulwark against the climate crisis
With bold investments in transit, we can rapidly cut emissions — and make life better for all of us.
Video: What is the blue economy?
This bite-sized video explores the blue economy, also called the ocean economy, and its economic impact in Florida.
Report grades four Florida cities for energy efficiency efforts
Orlando ranked 17th, Miami 27th, St. Petersburg 62nd and Tampa 74th in the annual City Clean Energy Scorecard.
Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could transform the way we travel.
Cruise ships produce enormous amounts of waste and emissionsÂ
Cruise ships create 24% of the waste generated by ships in the ocean and just one ship can release as ...
Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else
While EVs offer safety advancements for their occupants, it’s crucial to tackle the safety concerns they pose for others on ...
Decarbonization means new economic opportunities for Florida, study finds
A report by The Nature Conservancy highlights new jobs and other benefits created by the transition to clean energy.
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