Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Scientists running out of space for rescued coral; new technology turns algae into fertilizer
About 400 coral colonies have been moved by University of Miami teams to tanks on Virginia Key, but space is...
Florida regulators object to federal plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; study finds climate change fueled record July heat
The Florida Public Service Commission approved sending a letter to the EPA raising concerns over its proposed power-plant rule.
Catastrophic seagrass die-offs plaguing Florida’s coastal waters; climate anomalies emerging around globe
Starting in 2011, all five of Florida’s major estuaries began to suffer seagrass die-offs that continue to this day.
Scientists working to save the most threatened species of coral; researchers warn of salinity changes in warming oceans
People who’ve devoted their careers to restoring coral in the sea are now racing to get it out of the...
Biden announces steps to protect workers from extreme heat; state completes purchase of land along Rainbow River
Biden directed the Department of Labor to conduct more inspections of potentially dangerous work sites and strictly enforce heat safety...
Officials call on Biden to prevent offshore drilling leases; scientists rush to rescue corals
More than 100 elected officials from across the country, including 28 from Florida, signed a letter to Biden.
Record ocean temperatures threatening marine life; Miami ranks high for ‘heat island effect’
A water temperature sensor in Manatee Bay near Everglades National Park recorded a temperature of 101.1 degrees.
Climate change making heat waves more common; sharks can help with hurricane forecasts
Recent hot spells could not have happened without the continuing buildup of warming gases in the air, researchers say.
Oil company challenges rejection of drilling near Everglades; children face dangers in heat
Trend Exploration launched an appeal after the Florida DEP rejected a proposal for an exploratory oil well in Collier County.
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