Energy companies behind bills filed in Florida Legislature; state split between drought and heavy rain
The fossil fuel industry was a big player in Florida's recent legislative session.
Month: July 2023
Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
New research on the Arctic fire seasons of 2019 and 2020 points to a trend of underground fires known as ...
Why Florida’s home insurance crisis isn’t going away
Even if the market recovers from Hurricane Ian, climate change will likely keep prices high.
Instead of tearing down Florida’s historic places, make them more resilient
The Resiliency and Safe Structures Act would have gutted many of the historic places that Floridians hold dear.
Ocean heat wave has scientists worried about cascading disasters; state approves Weeki Wachee protections
Ocean temperatures have soared five degrees above normal since early July.
Video: What is a harmful algal bloom?
This video developed by the Center for Environmental Studies at FAU explores why these blooms are a growing problem and ...
Refusing federal money for energy-efficiency programs hurts Floridians
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently vetoed $377 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Miami-Dade Commission introduces workplace heat protections; study finds rising saltwater threatens marine ecosystems
The Miami-Dade County Commission introduced a bill to create protections for people in construction and agriculture trades in the county.
This heat is deadly. Miami-Dade agricultural workers deserve water, shade, rest
The ¡Que Calor! campaign aims to protect agricultural workers against extreme heat and prevent more deaths in South Florida.
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