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Natalia Ortiz: Climate change a bigger long-term threat than COVID-19

Moms and dads need to understand that the warming climate threatens the planet and demand that our leaders address the danger, writes a guest columnist from the CLEO Institute.
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Lauren Swan: Legislature finally noticing threat from climate change

Proposed legislation recognizes the potential damage residents and businesses face from more frequent flooding and more powerful storms.
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Helene Langlamet: We must demand responsible cleanup at the PES refinery

It’s not enough for Hilco to promise it will create an environmentally safe commercial hub on the site of the 2019 South Philly explosion.
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Fred Grimm: Even if deniers don’t, Florida insurers recognize the cost of climate change

If the insurers abandon us, the effect will be devastating as a natural disaster. Climate deniers haven't noticed, but pot has begun to boil.

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Chris Sprowls and Wilton Simpson: State must prepare for sea-level rise, GOP leaders say

Through careful planning and strong partnerships, Florida can be a national example of resilient communities, where water remains an engine that drives our state's prosperity and the only thing the rising tide does is lift all boats.

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John Moran: Waterways need better slime protection

With the support of nearly every major polluting industry in Florida, the Legislature has once again prioritized polluter profits over protecting public waters.

Suzanne Smith: Does Illinois need another coal mine?

Suzanne Smith: Does Illinois need another coal mine?

Which will it be, Illinois? This coal permit remains on the table, while at the same time, energy goals and policies are redirecting efforts toward renewables and cleaning up the mess left behind from burning coal.

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