Killer heat claims too many lives, and it’s going to get worse
As global temperatures inch upward, Florida is obviously on the vanguard of a rising threat to life and health.
Month: June 2023
Retrofitting buildings vulnerable to flooding would benefit Florida’s economy
High insurance rates are being charged on older buildings that are vulnerable to flooding, including around 600,000 in Florida.
Climate change threatens US beaches; Tampa unveils climate action plan
The rise in both atmospheric and ocean temperatures is rapidly altering the stretches of coastline where land and water meet.
What the recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for US wetlands
The Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruling reinterprets the Clean Water Act, narrowing some of its protections.
Floridians should slow down for the rarest whales on Earth
The Rice's whale is one of the rarest and most critically endangered animals on Earth, with only about 51 remaining
Algae covers most of Lake Okeechobee; DeSantis vetoes funding for conservation easements
According to the latest report from South Florida Water Management, 85-90% of Lake Okeechobee is covered with blue-green algae blooms
How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with ‘turbo charging’ teacher education
Teaching climate change in schools raises basic and potentially divisive questions about the purpose of education and the nature of ...
Worsening risks of climate change expose the need for — and hard limits of — property insurance
The climate crisis is increasingly making many places too risky to insure at reasonable rates.
Rare finds: Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements
The elements are highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the state’s ...
Don’t risk your health and well-being in the heat
Miami-Dade County is projected to have the highest increase in days per year with a heat index of 100 or ...
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