House votes to spike local government ‘net zero policies’ to reduce climate change

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 507

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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A bill that would prevent local governments in Florida from using net-zero policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions — the primary driver of climate change — passed Thursday in the Florida House.

It’s the latest move by Florida Republicans to discourage polices that aim to combat climate change. However, its chances of becoming law appear remote, as its Senate companion has advanced through just one of its three assigned committees with the session due to …

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