
Environmental Defense Fund - Florida
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Environmental Defense Fund’s FL team brings science-based and practical solutions to protect Florida’s unique environment and economy from a changing climate.
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As part of the State Budget signed by Ron DeSantis on Monday, St. Petersburg, FL received $1 million towards our resiliency and flood mitigation efforts in Shore Acres. Thank you to Rep. Rep. Lindsay Cross and Sen. Nick DiCeglie for your bipartisan support of this vital project.







In Florida, hurricane season is a test of resilience. As our Florida Program Manager Alexandra DySard writes, EVs are emerging as lifelines—powering homes, supporting health, and keeping communities connected when the grid goes down. #CleanEnergy tinyurl.com/29629vdy





In rural Glades County, Glades County School District' electric school buses are more than just cleaner and cooler — they’re emergency-ready. In a hurricane, they can power phones and provide AC when the grid fails. Leaders say it’s a vital backup as FEMA support thins. tinyurl.com/bdht67f7










Public EV charging is growing - nearly doubling in the US since 2020. But Florida lags behind other states. To meet driver demands, grow tourism, and better prepare for hurricanes, we must build faster. More EV chargers = a more resilient, cleaner Florida. canarymedia.com/articles/ev-ch…