Steve Benen is a producer for 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of 'The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics.'
It was around this time nine years ago when then-Gov. Rick Scott’s administration was accused of effectively muzzling state officials when it came to the climate crisis. The Miami Herald reported at the time that officials at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection claimed they were ordered not to use the terms “climate change” or “global warming” in any official communications.
A New York Times report summarized some of the key elements of the measure DeSantis signed, noting that the new law, among other things: ends a requirement that the state must consider climate change when crafting energy policy;prohibits the construction of offshore wind turbines ;repeals state grant programs that encourage energy conservation and renewable energy.deletes requirements that state agencies use climate-friendly products and purchase fuel-efficient vehicles.
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