Above-average temperatures expected in Florida over next three months; five dead in state from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria
More parts of Florida may see record-high temperatures this month.
Month: August 2023
Dengue fever cases surge as temperatures rise
Experts say a tangled web of factors is driving global spikes in dengue, but one culprit stands out: climate change.
New UCF project examines key role soils play in keeping the planet cool
The research will examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and trapping heat in Earth’s atmosphere.
Lessons for Florida: Tropical nations know the risks of mosquito-borne diseases and extreme heat
Early steps are being taken to address the health impacts of a warming planet, but more action is needed.
US experiencing record pace of billion-dollar disasters; new app to show Pinellas climate risks
This month's catastrophic fire in Maui will "almost certainly" be added to NOAA's list of disasters.
‘Museums really serve as this trusted messenger’ – A Fort Lauderdale museum’s CEO talks about educating the public on climate change
A Q&A with Joe Cox, president and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science.
Conservative environmentalists wield influence on first GOP debate
A significant portion of the conservative base recognizes the urgency of environmental challenges and seeks meaningful action.
Florida lawmakers call on NOAA to enhance efforts to rescue corals; new plan in motion to armor Miami’s coast
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to use emergency powers.
For southern forests, fire can be a source of renewal
For the remaining longleaf forests spread across the southeastern U.S., wild and prescribed fire sparks seed production and growth.
Veto of energy-efficiency funding falls squarely on the poor
Half of these dollars, $173 million, were to be used to provide rebates exclusively to households with low-to-moderate incomes.
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