Category Environmental Issues
Zest of the Day: Florida Water Fears Confirmed
From the Orlando Sentinel.
Are Some Florida Democrats Addicted to Sugar?
Florida’s sugar companies have been waging a public relations campaign that aims to create a perception that sugar is a responsible partner in protecting Florida’s environment. But the truth in the past has been quite different. The Everglades ecosystem is arguably the most important driver of Florida’s sustainability. The one of a kind environmental feature […]
Zest of the Day: Scientist: ‘Miami, As We Know It Today, Is Doomed. It’s Not A Question Of If. It’s A Question Of When.’
From Think Progress.
Zest of the Day: Jacksonville channel deepening study could consider removing Rodman dam
The long overdue removal of the Rodman dam could be considered again.
Zest of the Day: $10M set aside for springs stirs hope and discussion
From the Gainesville Sun
Florida Progressives need to make environmental issues a bigger priority
Last year. a coalition of Environmental Groups launched a petition drive to place a constitutional amendment on the 2014 ballot that would guarantee a consistent source of money for environmental protection. The campaign is in full swing backed by former Senator and Governor Bob Graham. Every progressive should make getting involved in this initiative a […]
Zest of the Day: Oil Industry eyeing southern Florida again for drilling
From the Miami Herald. Plenty here to be concerned about for those who care about protecting our fragile ecosystem.
Zest of the Day: Endangered Green Sea Turtles making a comeback
From the Sun Sentinel.
Is oil drilling in the Everglades inevitable ?
We’ve heard for many years of the desire of many in the oil business to explore the possibility of leases in the Big Cypress National Preserve and in other parts of SW Florida. Today, the News-Press has reported that a DEP permit has been sought for drilling by a Texas based company on cattle grazing […]
House Democrats side with polluters and go missing on environmental protection
Last week the House passed Rep. Jimmy Patronis’ HB 999 by a 98-20 vote (19 Dems voted no, 1 Republican) despite a lobbying appearance from former Governor and Senator Bob Graham. HB 999 is a bill that would strip protection from thousands of acres of wetlands across the state and prevents Environmental groups from suing […]
The Florida Squeeze 