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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 919: Preemption Over Restriction of Utility Services Monday night. [Read more…] about Statement: Governor signs bill to limit communities’ freedom to choose clean energy
The Florida Senate Committee on Regulated Industries passed SB 856 and SB 1128 Tuesday. [Read more…] about Statement: Dangerous energy preemption bills pass first committee
President Joseph Biden released a far-reaching plan Wednesday that outlines the actions his administration will take to tackle climate change both domestically and internationally. [Read more…] about Statement: President Biden makes important strides in climate action
Environment Florida today discussed the findings of Environment Florida Research and Policy Center’s newest report which ranks Florida 6th in the nation for growth in solar energy production since 2010. [Read more…] about New report shows Florida leadership in decade of U.S. renewable energy progress
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is releasing a report called Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) on Wednesday, detailing the scientific consensus on how global warming is impacting our oceans and our cryosphere, the frozen swaths of water surrounding the North and South poles. [Read more…] about UN report finds that state of our ocean demands action
We can expect Floridians’ health and air quality to get worse in the near future after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Transportation Corridors bill into law today. [Read more…] about Newly-signed tollway law threatens our kids’ respiratory health
Environmental leaders from the Florida Clean Energy For All (CEFA) table delivered an open letter today – on Earth Day – to Governor Ron DeSantis encouraging strong action to advance clean energy in the era of climate change. [Read more…] about Florida Clean Energy for All, a table working to advance clean energy, delivers letter to Governor Ron DeSantis demanding action on critical environmental issues
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously passed a plan late last night to fulfill the city’s commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. [Read more…] about St. Pete approves roadmap to 100 percent renewable energy
WHAT: In celebration of Earth Month, Environment Florida Research & Policy Center will hold a “Renewable Energy Roundtable” at Florida State University to discuss the technology, infrastructure and policies needed to transition to a society completely powered by renewable sources. [Read more…] about Tallahassee faculty, student leaders to host “Renewable Energy Roundtable”
State Representative Anna V. Eskamani and State State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez filed a bill on Friday to transition Florida to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. [Read more…] about Legislation aims to transition Florida to 100 percent statewide renewable energy
