The DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council is recommending a sweeping set of policies for the Democratic Party at all levels of government to take urgent action on the climate and environmental emergencies: (1) Develop and implement a science-based national climate action plan that employs the full palette of policy tools, including aggressive use of […]

According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year. Less than 1% of plastic bags are recycled. Many of the bags find their way into our waterways via drains and sewage pipes, where they account for over 10% of the debris washed up […]

Over the past decade, new legislation has weakened higher impact review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) at city, county, regional, and state agency levels. Departments, divisions, and other offices previously responsible for thorough analysis of environmental impact have been packed by gubernatorial board appointees who possess apparent conflicts of interest, owing to their private-sector […]

OUR PURPOSE: We focus on the critical issue of water preservation and allocation in the face of rapidly increasing demand from both private and for-profit community groups. Our principles and actions are intended to address the common and shared values and needs of Florida residents and businesses. We believe the need to provide water for […]

The predicted effects of global climate change on Florida’s environmental resources are significant.  Florida has miles of coastline, bays and estuaries, and low-lying areas, making it one of the most vulnerable states to climate change. The climate changes of prime concern to all Floridians are: increasing greenhouse gases, increasing air temperatures, water vaporization, ocean temperature, […]