Florida’s Environment: Bills to Keep Tabs on in the 2026 State Legislative Session
The Florida State Legislative Session is an action-packed 60 days. This year’s session began on January 13 and will end … Continue
The vibrant biodiversity of Florida’s ecosystems is a defining characteristic of the Sunshine State. Accordingly, legislators often focus on strengthening … Continue
After the Covid-19 pandemic, Florida gained an unexpected influx of residents. Though the population boom has cooled, with a population of 24,306,900 according to … Continue
With millions of acres supporting livestock, crops, and timber, agriculture continues to shape Florida’s economy, land use, and growth. Each legislative … Continue
The state of Florida contains immense water resources, with over 50,000 miles of rivers and streams, nearly 8,000 natural lakes, and 4,000 square miles of estuaries. However, these … Continue
Though the 2025 hurricane season didn’t produce any named tropical systems that made landfall in the U.S., the Atlantic basin still generated 13 named … Continue
In 2024, more than half of Florida’s municipal solid waste went to landfills, totaling over 27 million tons. As Florida’s … Continue