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Clean Electric Bus Upgrades For Schools Across Florida

Retiring dirty diesel buses in favor of electric school buses reduces children’s exposure to toxic diesel pollutants, reduces transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, and helps lower fuel costs for school districts. Diesel exhaust is harmful for everyone, but children are most at risk because they breathe at a faster rate

Black Lives Matter

We at Florida Conservation Voters and FCV Education Fund are appalled by the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and countless other Black lives. The racial violence and protests over the last few weeks have shined a spotlight on the structural racism and white supremacy that

How Can Frontline Communities Benefit From Clean Energy?

Clean energy is the future. To meet clean energy goals,  nonprofit organizations, and private sector businesses will come together to find ways to advance support for our nation’s energy sector. It is important to lift up new technological advancements, marketing techniques, and policies that will get us to a cleaner

Tampa Bay Discusses Environment and Equity at Common Ground Project

This weekend I was honored to speak with more than 50 energetic and engaged community members from St. Petersburg at a town hall meeting organized by the Common Ground Project. The event brought together experts in affordable housing, environment, equality, and government accountability –  issues that concern all Floridians.  Equity