Florida Finally Faces Climate Change

In Florida, A New Governor Speaks The Words, “Climate Change”

Amy Green, April 25, 2019 (WMFE)

A ban in Florida on the words “climate change” appears to be ending…Gov. Ron DeSantis has wasted no time since taking office in January establishing the environment as a priority…[The Republican governor will have] a chief resiliency officer…[and] an Office of Resiliency and Coastal Protection…[and] the state’s first chief science officer…[and recently said] “This idea of – quote – ‘climate change’ has become politicized. My environmental policy is just to try to do things that benefit Floridians.” …[Former Gov. Rick Scott would not talk about or say the words ‘climate change’ and banned them] from state agencies…

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[The change under DeSants is expected to] mean new resources and support for local governments….[for things like] installing pumps and raising roads…[and] buying out vulnerable homeowners…DeSantis’ sweeping environmental plan is aimed primarily at toxic algae. Most environmental groups are cheering the action, but for some it doesn’t go far enough….[And] for most Floridians hearing the words ‘climate change’ from the state’s top leadership represents progress.” click here for more

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