Important breaking news from Sierra Club Florida.
Broad Coalition Condemns Racist Violence and Intolerance in Charlottesville
August 17, 2017
A broad coalition of environmental, public health and public interest groups issued a joint statement in response to this past weekend's white nationalist gathering and violence.
Orlando Becomes Largest Florida City to Commit to 100 Percent Clean and Renewable Energy
August 9, 2017
The Orlando City Commission unanimously approved a resolution establishing a goal to move Orlando to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Senator Bill Nelson's Letter Against Seismic Blasting for Oil and Gas
July 20, 2017
Issuance of IHA permits would authorize five companies to disturb, harm, or kill marine mammals, including the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Sierra Club Urges State to Reject New FPL Fracked Gas Power Plant
July 12, 2017
Sierra Club has formally asked the state Public Service Commission to reject FPL's request to add a new fracked gas power plant in Dania Beach without doing the required analysis on whether the gas is actually needed.
U.S. Conference of Mayors Passes Landmark Resolution Supporting 100 Percent Clean, Renewable Energy
June 26, 2017
Introduced by the co-chairs of Mayors for 100% Clean Energy, the resolution could pave the way for cities across the country to adopt 100 percent renewable energy targets.
Orlando Commits to Goal of 100 Percent Clean Energy for All
May 26, 2017
Mayor Buddy Dyer issued a new proclamation endorsing a goal of powering Orlando entirely with clean and renewable energy by 2050.
Mayor Philip Levine Endorses Goal of 100 Percent Clean Energy on Miami Beach
May 22, 2017
Mayor Levine issued a proclamation last Wednesday supporting an aim to power the densely-populated barrier island entirely with clean and renewable energy.
New Report: Florida Solar Jobs on the Rise in Florida
March 28, 2017
Florida created more than 1,700 new jobs in the state's growing solar industry last year, according to a report released today by The Solar Foundation.
Sierra Club Florida Applauds Senator Bill Nelson's Opposition to Neil Gorsuch
March 27, 2017
Senator Bill Nelson stood by Floridians today by opposing an extreme nominee who would prioritize polluters over people.
Miami Leaders Denounce SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch’s Extreme Legal Record Days Before Confirmation Hearing Begins
March 15, 2017
Today in Miami, ahead of Monday's Senate hearings on his nomination, Miami leaders gathered to denounce Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.