Stories tagged: "environment"


A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future. (Photo via Shutterstock)
Here’s What Rural Leaders Say Their Communities Need

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and weaken environmental protections. (Photo via Shutterstock)
New Republican Budget Plan Would Eliminate Free School Meals, Cut Social Security and Medicare

The new proposal from a group of 176 House Republicans would raise the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare, ban free school meals for students, cut spending on food aid, and more.

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Biden’s Signature Climate Law Will Create a Domestic Jobs and Manufacturing Boom, Study Finds

A new report finds that the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically lower the cost of solar and wind energy projects, create millions of new jobs, and more.

Undeterred by Climate Change, Homeowners Are Moving to Vulnerable Areas Including Florida

Some of the most highly prized real estate in the US exists in areas considered high risk for wildfires, flooding, or drought. Despite this present and growing danger, many Americans are still moving to climate-vulnerable regions, including Florida. This may be because some people are willing to take the risk if it means living in...

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4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.

Florida - Allergies - Climate
7 Florida Cities Among the Top “Allergy Capitals”

They have worse-than-average scores for all pollen and allergy medicine use and an average number of allergy specialists.

Electric Vehicles - Biden - Climate change
Floridians Will Soon Have More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations After Federal Government Makes Funds Available 

The plan will first focus on adding charging stations in the existing interstate highway system and is part of Biden’s broader agenda to combat human-caused climate change.