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‘Showing the Government That We’re Going to Follow Science’: University of Florida Student Senate Adopts Green New Deal

‘Showing the Government That We’re Going to Follow Science’: University of Florida Student Senate Adopts Green New Deal

The University of Florida (UF) Student Senate on Tuesday became the first student government at a public university to pass Green New Deal (GND) legislation, according to The Guardian. The new mandate calls for complete fossil fuel divestment, a just transition, a ban on fossil fuel-funded research and disclosure of UF’s financial affiliations with the […]

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    Extreme Heat in Florida Keys Threatens an Entire Ecosystem

    Extreme Heat in Florida Keys Threatens an Entire Ecosystem

    In July, a historic marine heat wave descended upon the Florida Keys. Unprecedented coral bleaching ensued within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS), which boasts the largest coral barrier reef within the continental United States. With high temperatures predicted to persist until October, scientists worry about potential harm to the entire ecosystem. View this […]

    Florida Waters Reach Hot Tub Temperatures of 101.19 Degrees Fahrenheit

    Florida Waters Reach Hot Tub Temperatures of 101.19 Degrees Fahrenheit

    Earlier this week, south Florida saw sea surface temperatures equivalent to a normal hot tub. At Manatee Bay, inside Everglades National Park, a water temperature buoy about five feet underwater showed a temperature of 101.19 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday afternoon, with other buoys in the vicinity reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, reported AFP and Reuters. Manatee […]

    Florida’s DeSantis Signs Aggressive Anti-ESG Legislation

    Florida’s DeSantis Signs Aggressive Anti-ESG Legislation

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Tuesday that targets the growth of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the state. The anti-ESG legislation prevents state officials from investing public money in the promotion of ESG goals, prioritizes financial returns for state funds and pensions, eliminates ESG considerations in state contracts and […]

    <strong>More Than Two Feet of Rain in Ft. Lauderdale Causes Severe Flooding in ‘1-in-1,000 Year Event’</strong>

    More Than Two Feet of Rain in Ft. Lauderdale Causes Severe Flooding in ‘1-in-1,000 Year Event’

    South Florida was hit with a “1-in-1,000 year” deluge of rainfall this week as a series of storms pummeled the area, causing widespread flooding, stranded vehicles, closed schools and airport shut-downs. A record 25.91 inches of rain was measured at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport, according to the National Weather Service’s preliminary report, falling in the […]