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Phil AmmannApril 1, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott’s “unwritten rule” banning certain words in his administration did not stop with the term “climate change.” Scott also prohibited the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from using the terms “global warming” and “sea-level rise.” The governor would prefer the latter be called “nuisance flooding.” No matter what you call it, sea-level […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 18, 2015

A national news publication is reporting that a federal agency is making it tougher for governors including Rick Scott of Florida to deny man-made climate change. Early this month, the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting said the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under Scott had an unwritten policy against employees discussing climate change and sea […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

Phil AmmannMarch 10, 2015

Sometimes circumstances can improve even the best work of art. Such is the case with Bill Day’s latest editorial cartoon, where Gov. Rick Scott wishes for “something green” to disprove what shall not be named — “climate change.” He gets it: a bag of corporate money. But that’s not all. According to the Florida Center […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 9, 2015

Democrats and environmentalists blasted Gov. Rick Scott on Monday after a weekend news report that Florida Department of Environmental Protection employees had been banned from using the term climate change or global warming after he took office in 2011. The report by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting appeared in the Tampa Bay Times and was […]

Bruce RitchieMarch 9, 2015

Democrats and environmentalists blasted Gov. Rick Scott on Monday after a weekend news report that Florida Department of Environmental Protection employees had been banned from using the term climate change or global warming after he took office in 2011. The report by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting appeared in the Tampa Bay Times and was […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 31, 2014

So you ask, how did Florida’s future fare in 2014? And you say your friend is wondering what our 2015 prospects look like? Glad you’re asking, because I was contemplating just such things while chasing my 9-year-old kid and her friend around the carnival at a local park today. They’re great pals, classmates at our […]

Tag: sea level rise

Bill Day's latest: Rick Scott's Florida-shaped salt-water pool

Florida, other states must respond to climate change for federal funds, report says

Bill Day’s latest: Rick Scott, “climate change” and the stroke of a pen

Bill Day's latest: Rick Scott, "climate change" and the stroke of a pen

Earthjustice, Florida Dems slam Rick Scott over “ban” on “climate change”

Earthjustice, Florida Dems slam Rick Scott over "ban" on "climate change"

Daniel Tilson: Florida 2014 – Days of Future Past