A series of destroyers extreme weather The events have also affected the state of Florida, leaving many residents either no longer able to afford to live there or wondering when that day will come for them, CNN reported.

What’s going on?

In less than a year, Florida has been hit Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane HeleneAnd Hurricane MiltonAll of these caused major material damage. CNN four years ago in St. He spoke with a family who moved to St. Petersburg and had already lost the house they had bought and the second house they had rented, and had to evacuate their second rent.

As a result of this widespread and relentless destruction, insurance companies I realized that it is much more difficult to make a profit from people who will actually do it need Insurance and insurance rates in the state have skyrocketed to the point where almost no one can afford it. Insurance companies in some places refused presenting policies.

“I’m a third-generation Tampa native and I’m over it,” he told CNN. quotation As a poster post on the Florida subreddit. “I left 15 months ago after my insurance went from $1,100 a year to $6,500,” said another.

Why does what’s happening in Florida matter?

Unfortunately, it is becoming more frequent and intense. extreme weather Events triggered by overheating of our planet dirty energy The industry isn’t limited to Florida. California residentsengaged in bidding forest fires Over the past few years we have seen insurance rates skyrocket or decline altogether.

Similar problems plague vulnerable communities around the world, especially coastal ones, and these problems will worsen and become more widespread as global warming continues. dirty energy industry (and to a lesser but still significant extent other industries such as meat farmers, plastic manufacturers, and more) are allowed to continue polluting our atmosphere unchecked.

What’s being done about Florida’s home ownership concerns?

Politicians like current Governor Floridians elect to represent them Ron DeSantis and Senators Rick Scott And Marco RubioHe did not support supporting policy changes to address problems caused by the widespread burning of fossil fuels.

Scott at least has a few points in his favor in this area. During his time as governor, Scott supported the restoration of the Everglades and blocked an oil drilling project off the coast of Florida, expressing his belief that humans contributed to that in recent years. climate change. DeSantis has we agreed the second time too, but he adopted legislation to delete all references climate change It is being removed from state law while eliminating state goals to promote renewable energy and reduce air pollution. rubio still taking position that humans are not contributing to rising global temperatures.

Scott and Rubio vote against climate-focused legislation Inflation Reduction Act, As Florida Daily detailedIncludes many tax incentives for Americans to make energy efficiency improvements designed primarily to reduce the nation’s dependence on heating oil. natural gasgasoline and diesel.

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Also relevant to the issue at hand: DeSantis made headlines for refusing to force insurance companies to lower their rates earlier this year. Adoption of reforms in 2022 followed by more providers, like farmersleaving the state altogether and others not renewing many policies; his argument is that the government should not over-regulate a private market.

If residents of Florida and beyond want to have a fighting chance against the storms that constantly threaten their homes, one of the best things they can do is use their voices to tell state and local representatives what they want them to support. future policies. To stay educated on climate issuesusing this information speak out and advocating change and go out to vote These are some of the most important ways to make a difference against pollution and rising global temperatures.

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