Today, energy experts at Evolved Energy Research (EER) launched a landmark new report...

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Dear friends,

Today, energy experts at Evolved Energy Research (EER) ([link removed]) launched a landmark new report ([link removed]) that introduced several accessible, systemic, and economically feasible strategies to rapidly transition Florida off fossil fuels and toward climate stabilization.

This study is the first of its kind to detail multiple low carbon energy pathways Florida can take to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO[2]) to below 350 parts per million (ppm) by 2100, the scientific prescription for preserving a safe and stable climate.

Report findings serve as an important tool for state policy decision-making and demonstrate to our courts that the remedy sought by our youth plaintiffs in Reynolds v. State of Florida ([link removed]) - the declaration of their constitutional rights and a directive for their government to create a science-based climate recovery plan - is wholly achievable.

Learn more about the report, “350 PPM Pathways for Florida,” and watch a recording of today’s launch event, here ([link removed]) .

Two Key Findings

While the full report ([link removed]) , as well as a shorter Executive Summary ([link removed]) and FAQ, ([link removed]) are available to download on our site ([link removed]) , we also wanted to share two key findings here:

It’s Achievable.

The new report ([link removed]) clearly establishes that Florida can meet statewide energy demand with 100% renewable energy sources (wind, water, solar, hydro, biomass, carbon storage, etc.) by 2050, even with a steady increase in demand for energy services. However, achieving this transformation in Florida by mid-century requires an aggressive deployment of low-carbon technologies and long-term energy system redevelopment strategies, all of which were detailed in concrete actions that should be taken in each decade.

Visit our website for graphics like this one outlining key steps for each decade.

It’s Affordable.

The report also found that overall net cost for energy transition would be very modest since most new spending on energy infrastructure would be offset by reduced spending on fossil fuels.

As Ben Haley with EER noted during his presentation, our governments already spend millions (or, nationally, trillions!) of dollars on energy systems and infrastructure; the transformation outlined in this new report would instead invest these dollars in cleaner, safer, more sustainable technologies and energy sources rather than energy systems that contribute to climate change and harm Florida’s youth.

When the devastating costs of climate change, as measured via disaster relief/response and health care costs, are incorporated, switching to renewable energy systems clearly becomes the better, cleaner, and wholly affordable way forward.

Visit our website for graphs like this one outlining the costs of decarbonization.

While this study focuses specifically on the Sunshine State, it also provides revolutionary new data and strategies that can be implemented from coast to coast. Download the full report ([link removed]) - as well as a shorter Executive Summary ([link removed]) and FAQ ([link removed]) - and encourage leaders in your state to explore viable pathways to transition your energy systems away from fossil fuels.

Right now, the Delores Barr Weaver Fund of the NE Florida Community Foundation will match every gift you make, up to $100,000, to make the most of these findings and to support the 8 young plaintiffs in Reynolds v. State of Florida. Please make your donation today ([link removed]) , that will be DOUBLED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, to help us secure as much of this $100,000 as we can ([link removed]) , and to bring about climate stabilization as soon as we can. We will need the support of many to meet this match. Thank you for your consideration!

Transitioning Florida and our nation off fossil fuels is achievable. It’s affordable. And it’s time.

-The team at Our Children’s Trust
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