Extreme heat in Florida Keys threatens ecosystem; unprecedented storm damage upending insurance industry
With high temperatures predicted until October, scientists worry about harm to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental US
Month: August 2023
All talk and — yes — action: Could conversations about climate change actually be a solution?
A growing movement of Americans are seeking out solace – and power in numbers – in climate conversation groups.
Global shipping has a new climate strategy
The strategy is vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction.
Playing matchmaker for corals
Improving the success of sexual reproduction is another tool for restoring the world’s coral reefs.
Bill aids farmer education to tackle impacts of climate change
The "Farmer To Farmer Education Act" would help build and support farmer-led education networks.
Disease and climate ravaging Florida’s orange crop; rescued corals aid in reef recovery
Extreme weather fueled by climate change and a bacterial disease have devastated orange producers in the Sunshine State.
“The Legislature is still very shy about the words ‘climate change'” – A Florida lawmaker discusses the importance of climate advocacy and policy
A Q&A with Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
Score one for youth on climate ruling
University of Miami experts weigh in on what a first-of-its-kind climate change ruling in Montana means, possible ripple effects.
Record-hot Gulf temperatures affect hurricanes, wildlife; Miami-Dade Schools buy 20 electric school buses
Hurricane season predictions were increased to include more storms due to record ocean temperatures counterbalancing El Niño.
Young Floridian aims to save wetlands: Constitutional right to clean water is the way
A right to clean and healthy waters can protect Florida's wetlands when recently weakened federal protections can’t.
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