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Special interest groups are working in coordination with local utilities to stall the growth of rooftop solar here in Florida, according to a new report released Thursday by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center. [Read more…] about New report unveils utilities’ playbook to stall rooftop solar in Florida
By unanimous consent, senators from the University of South Florida’s student government association have passed a resolution calling for the university to generate 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2040. [Read more…] about Student government to the University of South Florida: It’s time to commit to 100% renewable energy
By an overwhelming margin, student governments at the University of Central Florida and the University of West Florida each passed resolutions calling for their school to generate 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources. [Read more…] about Student governments at University of Central Florida and University of West Florida call for 100 percent renewable energy commitments
Florida’s own Dry Tortugas National Park is an example of ocean protection done right, according to a new report released Thursday by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. [Read more…] about Report: Ocean protections can help marine life bounce back
Four Florida cities ranked among the nation’s leaders in solar capacity, according, a new report released today by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center. [Read more…] about New study: Top Florida cities place well in national solar rankings
The transportation sector is the second-largest source of global warming pollution in Florida. [Read more…] about New report provides roadmap to carbon-free transportation, DEP calls for EV infrastructure proposals
Plans to expand drilling off the coast of Florida could have significant negative impacts onshore, according to a new report released today by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center. [Read more…] about New report: Offshore drilling could bring onshore damages to Florida
Florida is headed in the right direction when it comes to electric cars. Since 2008, Florida ranks 4th out of all 50 states in the number of electric vehicles sold and has installed the 2nd-most publicly available charging stations in the nation, according to a new report released today by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center.
