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Palm Beach County Democratic Party Adopts Resolution Condemning Pre-Harvest Sugar Field Burning
April 13, 2022
The group's Executive Committee adopts a resolution opposing the outdated, racist, toxic practice.
Eco Rap Music Video Blasts Big Sugar
April 6, 2022
Art, music, testimony combine in explosive indictment of injustice of pre-harvest sugar field burning.
FDEP Continues to Fail Florida Springs
March 24, 2022
Failed rulemaking to protect Florida springs is an "embarrassment" for troubled state agency.
Sierra Club Urges Gov. DeSantis to Veto Anti-Solar Bill
March 17, 2022
Sierra Club Florida calls CS/CS/HB 741 a threat to Florida’s economy, freedom, and climate.
Sarasota Takes Next Step Toward 100% Renewable Energy Target
March 16, 2022
More than 180 cities, 10 counties, and eight states across the country have goals to power their communities with 100% clean, renewable energy.
Sierra Club Florida Urges Gov. DeSantis to Veto Anti-Solar Bill
March 7, 2022
Sierra Club calls net metering bill CS/CS/HB 741 a threat to Florida’s economy, freedom, and climate
Stop the Burn-Go Green Campaign Statement on Dismissal of Berman Law Group Class Action Lawsuit
February 28, 2022
The dismissal of the lawsuit cannot erase the fact that those most negatively impacted are only offered “increased monitoring,” which keeps the end of pre-harvest sugar field burning out of reach.
Congressional Democrats urge State Legislative Leaders to Oppose SB 1024 and HB 741
February 10, 2022
SB 1024 and HB 741 threaten rooftop solar by directing the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to reduce how much utilities pay homeowners and small businesses for the electricity they send to the grid.
Gov. DeSantis: Stop the Red Tide Greenwash Redux
February 10, 2022
Governor continues in failure to hold polluters accountable to help stop water pollution at its source.
FL Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried: Make Your 2022 'Stop the Burn–Go Green' New Year's Resolution
January 4, 2022
Today, the Stop the Burn–Go Green Harvest Campaign leadership sent a letter to Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried, urging her to make a "Stop the Burn" New Year’s Resolution.