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Tag: Climate Change

COMMENTARY

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point

Scientists warn that deep budget cuts and closing research centers will result in "severe consequences to current and future efforts of the weather enterprise to protect life, property, and the nation’s economy.”

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Flood Protection

Ocoee passes ordinance in pursuit of discounts on FEMA flood insurance

Homeowners in the floodplain will get a 5 percent discount starting in October; city leaders want to boost that to 15 percent in 2025.

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GOVERNMENT

Florida Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Gets $100M+ Boost

Federal funds will help families pay for air-conditioning during extreme heat waves.

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LAKE APOPKA

How do you solve a problem like hydrilla?

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invited constituencies using Lake Apopka to provide feedback on the invasive plant taking over the lake.

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