Florida Legislation on Climate Change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that makes climate change a lesser priority in Florida, removes it from state statutes, and bans offshore wind turbines. The bill also promotes natural gas usage and removes climate-friendly requirements for government agencies.
Key Points
- Climate change is made a lesser priority in Florida
- State statutes remove references to climate change
- Focus shifts towards natural gas usage and away from renewable energy
Pros
- Promotes expansion of natural gas usage for energy generation
- Enhances electric grid security
- Launches a study on small nuclear reactor technology
Cons
- Ignores climate change threats in Florida
- Removes climate-related goals and requirements
- Bans offshore wind turbines