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.
Gov. Scott's 'Band-Aid' for Indian River Lagoon is Not Enough
August 23, 2013
A coalition called on the government to take action to stop the toxic algae outbreaks that are making people sick and killing manatees, dolphins, and birds in the Indian River Lagoon and Caloosahatchee River.
Transit Plan Gets Greenlight to Move Forward in Pinellas
August 22, 2013
The Greenlight plan advocates we reduce Tampa Bay's main source of air pollution by improving bus service, doubling the current fleet so that buses run earlier, later, and more often seven days a week.
Polluted Lake Okeechobee Water Dump Sparks Coastal Protests
August 13, 2013
Thousands have demonstrated in Martin County for two consecutive weeks as our government dumps a daily chemical stew of phosphorus and nitrogen from Lake Okeechobee into the Indian River Lagoon.