As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warmingâs intensifying impact becomes more clear
Scientists expect about a 7% increase in precipitation intensity during extreme storms for every 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit of warming.
Tag: extreme weather
Scientists study likely link between climate and earthquakes
University of Miami marine geoscientists examine whether extreme weather from climate change can impact earthquakes.
âClimate change is the single biggest threat to coral reefsâ â A Q&A on restoring reefs harmed by extreme heat and other climate impacts
Jessica Levy, director of restoration strategy for the Coral Restoration Foundation, discusses efforts to restore Florida's corals.
âSustainableâ buildings vulnerable to flooding; sea turtle nests recovering but affected by climate change
More than 800 new buildings in the past decade that have been LEED certified are at extreme risk of flooding.
Study tracking impact of hot water on Tampa Bay seagrass beds; poll finds extreme weather affecting views on climate change
More than 4,000 acres of seagrass, or 38%, disappeared in Old Tampa Bay between 2018 and 2020.
Extreme weather, climate change pose threat to global infrastructure
University of Miami experts in engineering, environmental science and other fields warn that global infrastructure must be adapted.
Study warns that ‘climate insurance bubble’ could hurt Floridaâs housing market; DeSantis releases energy plan
The report suggests some 39 million homes across the U.S. could lose value as insurers begin to calculate climate risks ...
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.
Insurers cut disasters from policies as climate risks increase; DeSantis says ‘politicizing the weather’ is wrong
At least five large property insurers have said extreme weather patterns caused them to stop writing coverages in some regions.
Looking for a US âclimate havenâ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one
The average number of disaster declarations has skyrocketed since 2000 to nearly twice that of the preceding 20-year period.
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