Opposition to Oil Drilling Begins to Boil in South Florida
October 11, 2013
A Texas-based oil company wants to drill an area just one mile from the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge and within 1,000 feet of residences.
Coal on the Decline — 150 Coal Plants Set for Retirement
October 8, 2013
Retiring these 150 coal plants will help to save 4,000 lives every year, prevent 6,200 heart attacks every year and prevent 66,300 asthma attacks every year.
Congressional Briefing Held on State of St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Waterways
October 4, 2013
Congressmen Patrick Murphy and Trey Radel held a joint Congressional Briefing on the plight of the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Rivers and the Indian River Lagoon.
Sierra Club Helps Organize Successful National Plug In Day Events Across Florida
October 1, 2013
For the second year in a row, Sierra Club helped organize National Plug In Day events around Florida.
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.
Opposition to Oil Drilling Heats Up in South Florida
September 18, 2013
Sierra Club's Florida Panther Critical Habitat Campaign is partnering with Preserve our Paradise to stop an exploratory oil well in Golden Gate Estates in Naples.
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.
United at Sugarland: East, West, and South Commit to Finding Solutions Together
September 3, 2013
The rally marked the beginning of a movement to unite all Floridians who demand solutions to the pollution that plagues waterways from the Panhandle to Florida Bay.
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.