Gov. Charlie Crist says the state needs to find new energy sources and combat climate change.
Crist told about 600 participants of the conference that Florida already is feeling harmful effects from global warming.
“Due to declining rainfall, parts of Florida … are currently experiencing long-term drought conditions,” he said.
As one solution, Crist said: “Florida will pursue global solar energy sources. After all, we are the Sunshine State.”
Among other energy sources the state needs to utilize more: wind, ethanol and hydrogen, Crist said. Read more>
