Scientists looking to use new technologies to strengthen corals; Ocala is top city for climate migration
As coral bleaching events become more common, scientists are working to understand which corals survive and why.
Month: October 2023
‘Historic buildings tend to be built better’ — A historic preservationist discusses how climate change is affecting historic sites
A Q&A with Leslee F. Keys, retired assistant professor and director of historic preservation at Flagler College
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
The range of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever has moved in recent years to several U.S. states, including Florida.
Feds to determine if manatees should be reclassified as endangered; Florida malaria cases brought new mosquito-control tactics
Environmental groups petitioned the Fish and Wildlife Service to reclassify manatees after a die-off in the Indian River Lagoon.
As climate risks mount, the insurance safety net is collapsing
Natural disasters now cost the U.S. insurance industry $100 billion a year. What happens when no one wants to pick ...
Video: What is coral bleaching?
This bite-sized video explains why coral bleaching is happening and what it means for reefs and other marine life.
Study finds hurricanes happening earlier in season; Florida home insurance costs unlikely to fall, report says
The study found Category 4 and 5 hurricanes are occurring about 15 days earlier across the planet than they were ...
Climate change is about to play a big role in government purchases – with vast implications for the US economy
The Biden administration directed U.S. agencies to consider the social cost of greenhouse gases when making purchase decisions.
‘Young people really have led the climate movement’ — A Q&A with the political director of the Student Public Interest Research Groups
Based in St. Petersburg, Dan Xie has worked with the Student PIRGs on renewable energy initiatives and other climate issues.
Florida’s growth may be making our insurance crisis worse
A report by a major global re-insurance company links the state’s soaring home insurance costs and growth, especially along the ...
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