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04/22/2024

Did you know you will need to request your vote-by-mail ballot again for the upcoming 2024 election? Don't delay; request your ballot today! It's easy on our one-stop voter resource. https://fcvef.org/voter-info/

03/28/2024

The 2024 election is fast approaching! Make sure you're vote ready! Use our easy one-stop voter resource to check your registration status, request your vote-by-mail ballot, find your polling place, and find other helpful information! https://fcvef.org/voter-info/

03/22/2024

"Requiring agencies to follow the law is a win for wildlife, protecting habitat and the public alike," said one advocate.

03/19/2024

A win for Wakulla Springs!

Budget includes millions to buy land above cave to protect Wakulla Springs from gas station

What was planned to be a 16-pump gas station on environmentally sensitive land is now on the way to becoming greenspace the size of Tallahassee’s Tom Brown Park.

01/15/2024

Today, take action to protect the right to vote. Check your voter registration status today.

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11/29/2023

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the federal government’s first-ever youth advisory council to help solve the global climate crisis and ensure equitable outcomes for Black and brown communities.

The EPA unveiled the first-ever youth advisory council to help solve the climate crisis and ensure equitable outcomes for Black communities.

09/27/2023

Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart - Pooh

These 6 day old colts were heartwarming to watch grow up and start to wander away from the nest. This moment gave me full Winnie the Pooh vibes for some reason

04/29/2023

According to a new EPA report, climate change is making children’s asthma worse:
“Climate change is expected to increase the incidence of asthma in children. Specifically, climate-driven changes in air quality are estimated to increase annual cases of asthma between 4% and 11%, respectively.
Increases in oak, birch, and grass pollen are projected to increase children’s asthma-related emergency department visits from 17%-30% each year. “

Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the United States Report

12/31/2022

Together, we are the Conservation Voter Movement in Florida. We couldn't do this work without your voice and advocacy. Thank you for standing with us as we fight to protect Florida's environment and healthy communities for everyone. Please consider making a tax-deductible, year-end donation today to help us continue the work in 2023.

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11/27/2022

“The link between people and nature is not just important to the places we call home. Our local actions resonate globally. Most birds are migratory, maintaining intricate and critical connections with natural and urban spaces across thousands of miles each year. If migratory birds are to thrive in our neighborhood parks during one season, we must also conserve the places they depend on during another season. By studying how the climate affects their habitat ranges, birds tell us a lot about how climate affects us all.”

As we emerge from the latest election cycle, it may seem as though every issue in American politics has become polarized. But as our newly elected leaders take office, we have a critical opportunit…

11/26/2022

“In the end, the “historic pact” Guterres wanted was struck. For the first time in 30 years of climate talks, developed countries agreed to provide finance to help rescue and rebuild poorer countries stricken by climate-related disasters.”

Anger at western hypocrisy heated to boiling point in Sharm el-Sheikh, but after intense talks the impasse was finally broken

11/25/2022

“For its part, Patagonia as a business will remain unchanged in terms of its day-to-day operations, but all of its profits (after reinvesting in the company, paying employees, etc.) will be handed over to the Holdfast Collective to fight climate change, an annual profit stream estimated at around $100 million per year.”

Patagonia's decision to donate profits to climate change is an example of why private and family businesses often do more for the planet than the stock market.