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Julie DelegalApril 17, 2016

Jim Kallinger and Dick Batchelor wrote in Context Florida last week that voters should support “Amendment 1,” which seeks to regulate solar energy in Florida. They disclose at the end of the article that they work for “Consumers for Smart Solar.” But voters may not know that “Consumers for Smart Solar” is a bankrolled front […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 15, 2016

With much of the nation embroiled in the 2016 presidential campaign, it’s almost understandable that some things in Florida have escaped widespread notice. For those of paying attention, however, they have no doubt been aware of the release of excess water from Lake Okeechobee, a result of historically high El Niño rainfall in South Florida. […]

Guest AuthorOctober 25, 2015

It’s already been a sad week for black bears in Florida. On Saturday, the first day of the big Florida black bear hunt, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stopped the hunting in Central Florida after 99 bears were killed, just one under the quota for that region’s weeklong season. Statewide, 207 bears were […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

When speaking about energy for our country, one is typically labeled either a shill for big oil or a left-wing environmentalist, depending on argument. That’s never been clearer than during the past month when my comments on the topic made the rounds in print and online. To be clear, many Floridians and I, think smart […]

Jac VerSteegFebruary 4, 2015

Let’s connect the dots between a few headlines. From the Feb. 3 Palm Beach Post: “Land lacking for new homes.” From the Feb. 2 Palm Beach Post: “Avenir leader: Let’s talk plan out.” And from the Jan. 30 South Florida Sun Sentinel: “Inquiry backs up Palm Beach County’s handling of Ag Reserve Development.” When you […]

Bruce RitchieDecember 11, 2014

Jon Steverson, Gov. Rick Scott’s choice as Department of Environmental Protection secretary, has been an outspoken director of the Northwest Florida Water Management District during his brief tenure there. Whether he will impress environmentalists with his passion and results at DEP is uncertain. Scott named Steverson, 39, on Thursday to replace Herschel T. Vinyard Jr., […]

Bruce RitchieJune 16, 2014

Grass-fed beef is a health-food trend that’s been spreading since at least 2010 and its advocates say it also benefits the environment. The trend also is creating huge changes in the cattle industry in Florida, but not necessarily in ways that some environmentalists would like. In North Florida, billionaire Frank Stronach has invested an estimated […]

Tag: Environmentalists

Julie Delegal: Pro-solar consumers beware: Vote no on Amendment 1

Beyond the pale: Enviro activist calls for “death of thousands” in Lake O discharge controversy

Michael Sainato: Black bears, good science on losing end as hunt begins

Barney Bishop: All sources needed to provide energy security

Jac Wilder VerSteeg: Why environmentalists always lose in the end

Bruce Ritchie: On Florida’s newly appointed Department of Environmental Protection director

Bruce Ritchie: Environmentalists worried about impact of grass-fed cattle