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Recycling & Pollution

Florida’s growing population and booming tourism industry have placed increasing pressure on the state’s waste management system.  In 2008, Florida … Continue

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Energy

Florida, known as the “Sunshine State,” has been putting more focus on utilizing its abundant solar energy to shift toward … Continue

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Climate & Natural Hazards

  After 18 tropical storms hit the Atlantic basin and new record temperatures in 2024, Florida legislators are proposing bills … Continue

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Agriculture

With more than 9.7 million acres of farmland in the state, agriculture is a big deal in Florida. And because … Continue

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Action of the Week: Read Up On Sustainability

There are many books that feature sustainability and the environment, but we’ve included a list of recommendations to get you started. Authors cover topics ranging from coping with climate anxiety to an analytical history of humankind and the propensity towards acts of good.

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Energy

Bills address topics like electric vehicles, solid-waste-to-energy, alternative fuels, and more.

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Agriculture

One bill looks to dissolve county soil and water conservation districts while another seeks to prevent regulation on agritourism.

Pile of Trash

Recycling & Pollution

What does the state do with the massive number of materials and products that residents use — and then need to dispose of?

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Energy

Bills address topics like natural gas regulations, state renewable energy goals, preemptions to energy regulation, electric vehicles, and more.

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Climate Change

Bills address topics like property insurance, flooding, extreme heat, hurricanes and sea level rise.