Florida politicians close their eyes to climate change – and to the state’s insurance crisis

Seeking Rents – The Podcast

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Florida politicians close their eyes to climate change – and to the state’s insurance crisis

The state of Florida just enacted a new climate-denial law even as rising temperatures contribute to rising insurance prices.

Jason Garcia

May 17, 2024

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In this episode: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill erasing most mentions of climate change from state law — even though climate change is one reason so many of his state’s residents can no longer afford their homeowner’s insurance.

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Seeking Rents – The Podcast

"Rent-seeking" is a term in economics that describes when a corporation uses its political influence to twist tax laws and other public policy in its favor. Seeking Rents – The Podcast brings you the stories of how that's happening in Florida, where corporate interests like Florida Power & Light, Big Sugar, and Walt Disney World wield enormous influence everywhere from local city halls to the state Capitol. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jason Garcia, Florida's leading corporate-accountability reporter.

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