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Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill That Would Have Stopped Cities from Banning Single-Use Plastic Straws

May 15, 2019

Local governments have the right to ban plastic straws without fear of getting sued.

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Florida’s Environment: What Happened This Legislative Session?

May 7, 2019

At the start of the 2019 legislative session, we compiled a list of five environmental issues to watch. Here’s where those issues stand now that the session has concluded.

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Science on Tap: Sea Turtles and Red Tide

May 1, 2019

A recording of the public event, “Science on Tap: Sea Turtles and Red Tide,” that took place Thursday, April 25, 2019.

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Beyond Dead Fish: How Red Tide Affects All Floridians

May 1, 2019

A recording of the April 26 public panel, “Beyond Dead Fish: How Red Tide Affects All Floridians.”

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Gov. DeSantis Appoints UF’s Tom Frazer as Chief Science Officer

Apr 9, 2019

Frazer will lead efforts to address some of Florida’s most critical environmental challenges, including red tide and harmful algal blooms, which have impacted millions of Floridians.

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How to educate your state legislators: 11 tips

Feb 28, 2019

If you read our post, “Florida’s Environment: 5 Issues to Watch this Legislative Session,” you might have some thoughts to … Continue

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