Category Environmental Issues
Zest of the Day: Florida waterfront condos literally create their own weather
Cool report from KATU in Portland.
Zest of the Day: ALEC Pushing Fracking Bill in Legislature
Anybody who has watched the critically acclaimed documentary Gasland knows what a threat fracking poses. Unfortunately, ALEC the most influential body on the Florida Legislature has once again asserted its will and we have a dangerous fracking bill on the House floor today. This is a model bill distributed both by (ALEC), as first revealed […]
Zest of the Day: As the “Trial of the Century” heats up, Florida Sues BP
The “Trial of the Century” regarding BP and the Deepwater Horizon has been underway for a week now. The best coverage online is found at the Financial Times website. Florida just announced it is suing BP, more from the News-Herald.
Zest of the Day: Environmental review launched for All Aboard Florida passenger railway
Story from the Palm Beach Post’s snazzy new website.
Zest of the Day: Everglades restoration costs may outpace South Florida property taxes
The state still needs to find a way to pay for Everglades Restoration…cutting every tax on the books has left us in a mess. More from the Sun Sentinel.
Zest of the Day: Captivity Raised Panther Released in Palm Beach County
Big news as a captivity raised Panther was released back into the wild in western Palm Beach County.
Zest of the Day: Springs revival languishes in Legislature
A MUST read today from the Tampa Bay Times on an issue I have highlighted for some time. Florida’s Springs one of our greatest natural resources and perhaps the biggest driver of tourism to the Big Bend region of the state.
Dangerous Pro-Sugar Bill Working Its Way Through The Legislature With Democratic Support
By Kartik Krishnaiyer The Sugar Industry is getting its way again with the Florida Legislature and the losers will be Florida’s taxpayers, tourism related businesses and ecosystem. The bill which is needed to codify the settlement between the state and feds regarding Everglades cleanup requires Sugar to pay far less than what can be considered […]
Zest of the Day: 2012 Record Year For Florida Tourism
From the Orlando Sentinel. Now can you imagine if we actually made this industry sustainable by properly funding our State Parks and protecting our environment!
The Florida Squeeze 