politics
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it a crackdown on “radical climate policies.”
TL;DR
- Florida's HB 1217 bans local governments from adopting net-zero emissions goals.
- The law, effective July 1, deems net-zero policies detrimental to the state's energy security and economy.
- Local governments are prohibited from implementing carbon taxes, emissions trading programs, and purchasing decisions based on fuel type.
- At least 10 cities and counties in Florida had existing net-zero policies that may be affected.
- Critics believe the law hinders climate action and serves the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
- The law follows a previous measure that removed 'climate change' from state code and restructured energy policy around fossil fuels.