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Citing energy supply risks, Florida pushes back on Biden Administration power plant emissions standards

Citing energy supply risks, Florida pushes back on Biden Administration power plant emissions standards

by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023

Florida DEP filed comments opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed power plant emissions standards, citing energy supply risks. Florida is also questioning the transition to net-zero, arguing for electricity needs prioritization. DEP’s comments...
Florida power battle: regulators clash with feds over emission-cutting proposal

Florida power battle: regulators clash with feds over emission-cutting proposal

by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Aug 2, 2023

Florida utility regulators and industry officials object to a federal proposal on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, citing potential cost increases and reliability issues. The proposed rule could require shifts to cleaner technology, including green...
Business leaders say Florida’s new foreign property ownership law could hurt American companies

Business leaders say Florida’s new foreign property ownership law could hurt American companies

by News Service of Florida | Aug 1, 2023

Associated Industries of Florida urges caution in implementing a new law restricting property ownership for people from China, citing negative consequences for investment and future growth. The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, limits land ownership by individuals...
High tide: are there really “cocaine sharks” off the coast of Miami?

High tide: are there really “cocaine sharks” off the coast of Miami?

by Brian Burgess | Jul 21, 2023

A PR-savvy scientist named Tom Hird, known as “The Blowfish,” is promoting his work by investigating reports of sharks potentially ingesting cocaine off Florida’s coast. Despite a feeding frenzy of media attention, there is no actual evidence of...
After getting what they want (and still getting algae), Florida enviro activists have no one to blame but themselves

After getting what they want (and still getting algae), Florida enviro activists have no one to blame but themselves

by Brian Burgess | Jul 16, 2023

In a not-so-surprising turn of events, environmental activists in Florida find themselves facing the rather unwelcome revelation that they finally got what they wanted, and it backfired spectacularly. For years, politically-motivated environmental groups have pointed...
Florida citrus harvest worst in last 100 years

Florida citrus harvest worst in last 100 years

by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Jul 13, 2023

Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, with a significant drop in production compared to the previous season. Hurricane Ian and ongoing challenges like citrus greening disease and development pressures contributed to the...
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