Florida law bars local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions targets

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation prohibiting local governments in the state from adopting net-zero emissions goals. The move is part of a broader effort by DeSantis to roll back climate-focused energy policies at the local level. The governor has characterized such environmental initiatives as 'radical climate policies.' The law effectively centralizes energy policy decisions at the state level, limiting the autonomy of cities and counties on climate action.