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Duke Energy to Delay Clean Energy Development, Keep Sending Energy Dollars Out of Florida
September 26, 2013
Sierra Club calls on Duke Energy to replace the Crystal River coal units with affordable clean energy as quickly as possible.
Letter to Gov. Scott: Complete the Purchase of U.S. Sugar Lands Before Exclusive Option Expires Next Month
September 23, 2013
We call on the State of Florida to complete the purchase of up to 153,000 acres of U.S. Sugar lands before the exclusive option expires next month.
Florida Ranks Third for Global Warming Pollution from Power Plants
September 11, 2013
A new report from Environment Florida Research & Policy Center finds that Florida ranks third in the country for most carbon pollution from power plants, the state's largest single source of global warming pollution.
Sierra Club Applauds Gov. Scott's Financial Commitment to Tamiami Trail Bridging
August 28, 2013
The commitment of $90 million for Tamiami Trail bridging is a major step toward the restoration of America's Everglades.
New Report Shows Seven Coal-Fired Power Plants in Florida Discharge Toxic Coal Ash or Wastewater
July 23, 2013
A coalition of environmental and clean water groups released a report demonstrating the importance of strong EPA standards that limit toxic water pollution from coal plants for Florida.
Duke Should Replace Coal-Fired Units at Crystal River with Clean Energy
June 27, 2013
Sierra Club and Earthjustice asked Duke Energy and the Florida Public Service Commissionto put two coal-fired units at the Crystal River plant on a path to retirement by 2016.
Sierra Club Statement on President Obama's Climate Plan
June 25, 2013
President Obama's inspiring call to action is a testament to the vibrancy of the grassroots climate movement.
Sierra Club and Earthjustice Challenge State Plan to Approve Illegal Toxic Pollution from Coal-Fired Power Plants
June 13, 2013
Sierra Club and Earthjustice have asked the State of Florida to significantly strengthen its plan to address sulfur dioxide pollution coming from two of the state's oldest and dirtiest coal-fired power plants.
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Big Cypress and Florida Panthers from Off-Road Vehicles
May 15, 2013
In an effort to reduce damaging off-road vehicle use in Big Cypress National Preserve, conservation groups filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service for failing to protect Florida panthers and other imperiled species.
To State Senators: Oppose Florida Fertilizer Regulatory Review Council
April 26, 2013
For the past six years the fertilizer industry has tried to eliminate Florida's more than 50 local ordinances that put water quality protection controls on lawn fertilizer pollution.