What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains why states sometimes have too much wind or solar power
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
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Nuclear power still part of Florida’s energy future; state has second-most rental units at risk of climate-related threats
Florida is down to two nuclear power plants, but don't count nuclear out in the state or the rest of ...
Sea otters’ homecoming to a California estuary shows payoff in conservation efforts
Findings show that the erosion of creekbanks and marsh edges in areas with large otter populations has slowed.
What is an atmospheric river? A hydrologist explains the good and bad of these flood-prone storms and how they’re changing
As global temperatures rise, we can expect more intense atmospheric rivers, leading to an increase in extreme rain events.
Study reveals compounding risks of atmospheric river storms
The researchers hope their findings can provide a new perspective to help the broader public better prepare for flood risks.
In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable
Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.
Why is the summer off to such an extreme start?
Blame climate change, El Niño and a dose of bad luck.
Why insurance companies are pulling out of California and Florida, and how to fix some of the underlying problems
Insurers have been retreating from high-risk, high-loss markets for years after catastrophic events.
As the climate gets warmer, Floridians who work outside will have to cope with more and more days when it will be “too hot to work”
By Rachel Licker and Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists In August 2018, a landscaper died tragically in Venice, Florida ...
Dr. James Fenton: We need to stop burning things; it’s like burning money
An interview with Dr. James Fenton, Florida Solar Energy Center As part of its series “The Business of Climate Change,” ...
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