Important breaking news from Sierra Club Florida.
Dozens of Elected Leaders Ask Governor and Legislature to Purchase Sugar Lands
April 29, 2015
As toxic green algae once again spoiled the St. Lucie River, leaders ratcheted up demands to stop dumping water to the coasts and buy sugar land to send water south to the Everglades instead.
Florida Power & Light Announces Phase-Out of Cedar Bay Coal Plant
March 6, 2015
Sierra Club issued a statement in response to news that Florida Power & Light will acquire and phase out the Cedar Bay coal plant.
Sierra Club Statement on Oil Drilling and Seismic Blasting Off Atlantic Coast
February 24, 2015
The Sierra Club is strongly opposed to the commencement of oil drilling off the U.S. East Coast.
Sierra Club Applauds Gulf Power's New Wind Proposal
February 11, 2015
Gulf Power announced it will seek the Florida Public Service Commission's approval to purchase power from a 180 megawatt wind project in Oklahoma.
Clean Air Victory for Florida as Gulf Power Phases Out Lansing Smith Coal-Fired Units
February 6, 2015
Sierra Club and hundreds of local citizens have urged Gulf Power to phase out coal in Florida's panhandle to protect clean air and public health.
Sierra Club Statement on Record Breaking Florida Panther Deaths
December 19, 2014
The greatest threat to the Florida panther is loss of habitat and encroachment by humans.
Florida Public Service Commission gives FPL $700 Milion Holiday Gift
December 18, 2014
The Florida Public Service Commission voted to approve FP&L's request to invest in risky natural gas exploration at the expense of its customers by a vote of 4-1.
Sierra Club to Florida Public Service Commission: Reject Advanced Billing for Oklahoma Fracking
December 17, 2014
If approved by the PSC, FP&L could charge its customers up to $750 million a year for a fracking project in Oklahoma without a guaranteed rate of return for customers.
Coalition Asks Gov. Scott to Stop Sugar's Plan to Build City in Everglades
September 10, 2014
Now is the time for the state of Florida to fully enforce its legal responsibilities and rights on their behalf before it's too late.
50 Groups to Florida AG Bondi: Withdraw Challenge to Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
May 27, 2014
Water quality in the Everglades will never be improved if regulated industries do not stop pollution at its source instead of sending it flowing into state waters.