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Mitch PerryOctober 16, 2015

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NextGen Climate, the environmental PAC out of California led by Tom Steyer, is launching a new TV ad Friday calling on Marco Rubio to lay out a concrete plan to power America with clean energy when he unveils his campaign’s platform later in the day. The new television ad “What’s Your Plan?” features Rubio’s comments last week […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 8, 2015

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Florida is home to more registered boats than any other of the 28 states evaluated in a study released Thursday by the group Environment Florida. The “Summer Fun Index” compiled by the group’s research and policy center shows that more than 37 million people visit the Sunshine State’s waterways each year. “There’s nothing quite like […]

Diane RobertsAugust 31, 2015

To recap: The less-than-Special Session cost the citizens nearly 700 grand, Rick Scott’s legal bills are now north of $1.5 million (not counting the lawsuit environmentalists have filed against the House and Senate for not implementing Amendment 1 or the action Planned Parenthood is likely to bring), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued […]

Diane RobertsAugust 30, 2015

To recap: The less-than-Special Session cost the citizens nearly 700 grand, Rick Scott’s legal bills are now north of $1.5 million (not counting the lawsuit environmentalists have filed against the House and Senate for not implementing Amendment 1 or the action Planned Parenthood is likely to bring), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has issued […]

Ryan RayAugust 26, 2015

The Gulf Coast Energy Forum’s keynote speaker Chuck Schmitt hit a familiar note within the energy industry as those attending finished lunch: The sector is a well-oiled machine calibrated for innovation, and government rules and regulations are drags not only on oil and gas production, but on the nation’s economy as a whole. Schmitt — president of […]

Guest AuthorAugust 23, 2015

There’s a surprise coming to Florida property owners at the end of August, one wrapped in the federal government’s signature red tape. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers have positioned themselves to regulate practically every square inch of our state. How? They have redefined the extent of EPA jurisdiction […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2015

President Barack Obama says the plan he announced on Monday to reduce climate change is “the biggest, most important step we have ever taken” to deal with the issue. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power stations by nearly a third within 15 years. It calls […]

Diane RobertsJuly 7, 2015

No doubt you’re wondering what new ways Florida’s alleged leaders have found to squander taxpayer money, suck up to the rich and further foul Florida’s environment. Well, prepare to be impressed: The Rick Scott administration is suing the feds for trying to protect rivers and wetlands. I mean, why should water get special rights: Does […]

Diane RobertsJuly 6, 2015

No doubt you’re wondering what new ways Florida’s alleged leaders have found to squander taxpayer money, suck up to the rich and further foul Florida’s environment. Well, prepare to be impressed: The Rick Scott administration is suing the feds for trying to protect rivers and wetlands. I mean, why should water get special rights: Does […]

Mitch PerryMay 26, 2015

According to the American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2015 report, more than 138.5 million people — nearly 44 percent of the country — live where pollution levels are often too dangerous to breathe. Last fall the Environmental Protection Agency proposed tightening the 75-parts-per-billion smog standard set in 2008 to a standard between 65 […]

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Orlando Pride

NextGen Climate asks Marco Rubio to detail his energy plan

Florida’s high-ranking “Summer Fun Index” shows strong backing for Clean Water Rule

Absence makes the guv grow fonder

Diane Roberts: Absence makes the guv grow fonder

GCEF keynoter: America’s future will be forged by steel, not government

Dan Peterson: Improving Your Private Property? Check with the EPA

PPP survey finds 66% of Floridians support EPA clean power plan

Diane Roberts: Top state pols defend Florida’s right to filthy water

Diane Roberts: Top state pols defend Florida’s right to filthy water

Proposed EPA changes on ozone standards to be decided this fall