Floridians Flood Public Service Commission, Demand Clean Energy Savings
August 6, 2014
More than 100 members of the Sunshine State Clean Energy Coalition descended upon the PSC hearing in Tallahassee as it reviewed energy companies' request to reduce efficiency standards.
Hillsborough Moves Forward to Clean, Green Transportation Options
August 5, 2014
The Tampa Bay area is finally moving ahead to end its dubious distinction as the only metropolitan area in the U.S. where virtually everyone must own and drive a car for every trip.
Making History at the March Against Lake Okeechobee Discharges
August 4, 2014
Two thousand activists from coastal areas devastated by Lake Okeechobee discharges last year gathered at the 2nd Annual Save Our River Clean Water Rally in Stuart.
Palm Beach Denies Development Permit in Western Palm Beach County
August 2, 2014
Palm Beach County voted to stop industrial development from spreading west into agricultural land after the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group and others opposed a plan by Palm Beach Aggregates.
Victory for Panther Habitat as Oil Driller Leaves Florida
July 15, 2014
Environmentalists working with the Sierra Club's Florida Panther campaign won a year-long battle to stop oil drilling in southwest Florida.
Public Officials, Experts, Concerned Citizens Call for Energy Savings, Good Jobs, Clean Air Now
July 7, 2014
Over 130 Tampa Bay area residents attended the Citizens' Hearing for Clean Energy Solutions, joining public officials in calling for the PSC to boost energy savings goals, clean air, and clean energy jobs.
Collier Commissioners Stay the Course, While DEP Condemns Them
June 11, 2014
By upholding their decision to file a petition against the consent order between the DEP and the Dan A. Hughes Company, the Collier Commissioners listened to concerned citizens and made the right decision.
Sierra Club, St. Johns Riverkeeper, Citizen Activists Challenge Massive Cattle Operation Permit
June 4, 2014
The first of three phases of a 30,000 acre beef operation would ultimately withdraw 5.3 million gallons of water per day from an already over-tapped aquifer.
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.
Florida Sierrans Join Hands, Lead National Day of Action Against Dirty Fuels
May 24, 2014
5,000 people gathered across the country in 100 communities and 43 states to say no to KXL and no to all dirty fuels.