Survey finds 20% of Floridians unprepared for hurricane season; new water quality standards signed
The AAA survey also found that 24% of respondents ignore evacuation warnings.
Climate change and El Niño impacting hurricane season; sargussum, plastic and deadly bacteria create ‘perfect storm’
El Niño dramatically dampens hurricane activity, but at the same time record ocean heat is bubbling up in the Atlantic.
Lessons from Hurricane Ian for the 2023 season; how Gov. DeSantis shaped Florida’s environment
Scores of people are still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian.
Florida Keys are ground zero for sea-level rise; NOAA predicts ‘near-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Keys, rich with history and a destination for locals and tourists, are slowly disappearing.
Duke Energy Florida reaches solar milestone; DeSantis signs pro-growth law
Duke Energy Florida surpassed one gigawatt of renewable energy, enough to power around 350,000 households.
State protects environmentally sensitive lands; Orlando among best cities to avoid climate impacts
Two of the protected areas are 1,000-acre properties along Charlie Creek and Horse Creek, which flow into the Peace River.
Federal agencies bringing climate data to insurance industry; Wakulla Springs at risk for gas contamination
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation creating research center to bring climate change data to insurance industry.
Scientists study how bull sharks adapt to climate change; ‘No Mow May’ meant to benefit pollinators
Research on how many bull sharks live in the Crystal River area and where their babies grow is almost nonexistent.
Rising rainfall poses greatest threat from hurricanes; climate change disrupting saltwater fisheries
New numbers released this month found that 57% of deaths directly attributable to tropical cyclones from 2013 through 2022 were...
Video: Teen activist plants mangroves to combat climate change
Will Charouhis leads the project "A Million Mangroves: Halting Climate Change One Root at a Time."
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