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Audubon Florida Climate and Energy News Roundup Today we share news about a new solar facility coming to Martin County, a new climate “tech hub” designation for Southeast Florida, why Georgia is one of the states most vulnerable to climate change, and more.

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Electric Vehicles Might Not Yet Have Replaced as Much Car Mileage as Hoped From Scientific American “Here's something you don't hear much when it comes to climate change: hope. Countries are setting records in deploying climate-friendly technologies, such as solar power and electric vehicles, according to a new International Energy Agency report. The agency, which represents countries that make up more than 80% of global energy consumption, projects demand for coal, oil and natural gas will peak before 2030.” Read the entire article.

New FPL Solar Energy Center Approved for Western Martin County; Should Be Operating by 2025 From Treasure Coast News “Open pasture, lettuce and peppers will give way to the county's latest Florida Power & Light solar energy center. County commissioners Tuesday approved construction of the utility's Fawn Solar Energy Center on 600 acres of farm land along Southwest Citrus Boulevard, about 5 miles east of Indiantown. The company has six solar energy centers under construction on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County… The $100 million White Tail Solar Energy Center is under construction, also on Southwest Citrus Boulevard near Indiantown, and is expected to be completed in January.” Read the entire article.

South Florida Designated a Federal ‘Tech Hub’ for Climate Resilience From Florida Politics “South Florida efforts to defend against sea level rise and other environmental challenges could gain additional support from the federal government, thanks to a new designation the region just received. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that the region — inclusive of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties — is among 31 inaugural “Tech Hubs” nationwide. Getting on the list isn’t just an honorary accomplishment. It opens the area to upwards of $75 million in federal grants.” Read the entire article.

New report Ranks Georgia Fifth Most Vulnerable State to Climate Change in U.S. From WABE Radio Atlanta “Georgia is one of the states most vulnerable to climate change, according to a new analysis that ranked it fifth in the country. The Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Vulnerability Index ranked the states and looked at the county and census tract levels as well, weighing factors beyond extreme events like fires and hurricanes. The most vulnerable county in Georgia, according to the analysis, is Macon-Bibb, largely because of existing conditions like poverty and poor health.” Read the entire article.

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