Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law two years ago removing references to “climate change” from Florida statutes and redirected energy policy away from climate-friendly solutions.

But that’s not all. A WUSF investigation shows how textbook authors were asked to rewrite references to “climate change.” We get more detail from the reporters.

Later, we meet the president and CEO of Tampa Theatre, which is prepping for its 100th birthday, and the new state director of a nonprofit that protects outdoor lands.



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