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Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law

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Florida, perhaps the most vulnerable state to sea-level rise and extreme weather, is on the verge of repealing what's left of a 16-year-old law that lists climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, the state would make energy affordability and availability its main focus.

A bill waiting to be signed by Republican Gov. would strip the term “climate change” from much of state championed as he built a reputation for being a rare Republican fighting to promote green energy over fossil fuels.

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