Environmental Defense Fund - Florida

90% of Floridians agree: the climate is changing. Climate disasters in FL have racked up $100B+ in damages in the past 5 years. We need leadership to protect affordability & quality of life. It's time to put Floridians first. @VoLoFoundation youtube.com/watch?v=FXecNm…

In Florida, hurricane season is a test of resilience. As our Florida Program Manager @AliRoundWorld writes, EVs are emerging as lifelines—powering homes, supporting health, and keeping communities connected when the grid goes down. #CleanEnergy tinyurl.com/29629vdy

Florida’s future depends on smart planning. Increasing funding for the Resilient Florida Trust Fund helps communities strengthen infrastructure, reduce risk, and use nature-based solutions that work with—not against—our environment. #DisasterPreparedness #FloridaResilience

In Florida’s lowest income inland counties—Glades, Hendry, Highlands & Okeechobee—homeowners are being dropped by insurers at higher rates than many coastal areas even though their storm risk isn’t higher. These communities are paying the price. insideclimatenews.org/news/06072025/…

Higher storm risks → higher insurance bills → fewer buyers. Florida’s future depends on thoughtful solutions. cleantechnica.com/2025/07/14/flo… #Insurance #Florida

Stunning sunsets tonight across the Bay Area!! This one from Tom Boorsma in Clearwater. Send weather pics to WFLA.com/ReportIt

Florida’s citrus production just hit its lowest point in over 100 years. Unfortunately, extreme weather is playing a role. It's time for long-term resilience strategies to keep Florida, Florida. fox13news.com/news/florida-c… #Florida

Mangroves protect Florida’s coasts, filter pollution, and shelter wildlife. Illegal removal and weak enforcement endanger ecosystems like the Indian River Lagoon. Stronger protections are crucial. tinyurl.com/ycy2dma5

In rural Glades County, @GladesSchools' electric school buses are more than just cleaner and cooler — they’re emergency-ready. In a hurricane, they can power phones and provide AC when the grid fails. Leaders say it’s a vital backup as FEMA support thins. tinyurl.com/bdht67f7

The “Big Beautiful Bill” is ending key clean energy incentives in Florida. Tax credits for rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and home efficiency upgrades will begin to phase out this year, making energy more expensive for families and businesses. tinyurl.com/4ucaxsac

Insurance experts have warned repeatedly that rising economic losses from extreme weather events driven by climate change threaten the industry with collapse—and with it, housing markets and families’ finances. insideclimatenews.org/news/06072025/…

Pay. 👏Attention. 👏Florida. 👏We do not produce oil or natural gas. Solar & battery is the way to reduce bills and strengthen grid. canarymedia.com/articles/clean…

Attention Florida Ports! $500M is now available through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) to modernize infrastructure, support electrification & boost freight efficiency. Apply by Sept 10, 2025 Details here: maritime.dot.gov/PIDPgrants #FLPorts #CleanPorts

Cuts to @NOAA's hurricane research threaten decades of progress in storm forecasting. Experts warn closures of key labs like @HRD_AOML_NOAA in Miami could reduce forecast accuracy by up to 40%, risking lives and economic losses. floridaphoenix.com/2025/07/09/wea…

Florida’s coasts are eroding—but UF researchers are fighting back with nature. A $7M Army Corps grant funds wetland and dune restoration to blunt storms, store carbon, and protect ecosystems. Real resilience starts with the land. #NatureBasedSolutions tinyurl.com/23etcwap

As Florida heats up and power bills soar, Congress is gutting support for cost-saving clean energy. Slashing energy tax credits and sowing uncertainty threatens jobs, hikes bills, and kneecaps climate progress. A gift to polluters, not people. tinyurl.com/bddfwj26

As part of the State Budget signed by @GovRonDeSantis on Monday, @StPeteFL received $1 million towards our resiliency and flood mitigation efforts in Shore Acres. Thank you to Rep. @LindsayCrossFL and Sen. @NickDiCeglie for your bipartisan support of this vital project.

Florida is on the frontlines of the climate crisis—facing stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and skyrocketing insurance costs. The price of inaction is growing. It’s time for bold, urgent action. youtube.com/watch?v=5VsdOw…

Hillsborough County's plan to spend hurricane recovery funds "is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to not just rebuild, but to rethink the systems and infrastructure that left so many of us vulnerable in the first place," writes Ashton Maddox of genCLEO theinvadingsea.com/2025/06/27/hur…

🌿💡 Now’s the time! Florida Climate Week™ 2025 is your chance to spark real change across Florida. We’re inviting nonprofits, businesses, schools, and passionate individuals to host virtual or in-person events that spotlight climate solutions and innovative action from every…

Florida just eliminated all HOV lanes and ended EV/hybrid toll exemptions. Instead of easing congestion or supporting clean transportation, the state is doubling down on tolls and traffic. A step backward for commuters and climate. tinyurl.com/yfcfw32n