Increasing melting of West Antarctic ice shelves may be unavoidable – new research
This ocean-driven melting is expected to increase sea-level rise, with consequences for coastal communities around the world.
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Study shows hurricanes intensifying more rapidly due to climate change; Florida getting $106M to reduce home energy billsÂ
New research by a Rowan University climate scientist shows a 50-year trend in hurricane escalation
Study finds damage to Antarctic ice sheet is unavoidable; Miami scientists developing hybrid reef
A new study anticipates there may be nothing that can be done to prevent further damage to the West Antarctic ...
Climate change contributing to spread of mosquito-borne illnesses; South Florida named national climate technology hub
Dengue fever is one of many mosquito-borne illnesses to creep back onto U.S. soil recently.
Workers are dying from extreme heat. Why aren’t there laws to protect them?
'We’re asking for something so simple. Something that could save so many lives.'
Miami-Dade installs air conditioning in public housing; Florida songbird among species declared extinct
Miami-Dade County recently spent $2.3 million to purchase and install 1,700 new wall-unit air conditioners in public housing.
Hurricane season not over yet for Florida; warmer coastal waters fueling spread of flesh-eating bacteria
Already, 2023 is an active year for hurricanes, with seven more named storms than normal through Oct. 11.
As heat-related deaths rise, a new program puts community clinics on the front lines
An initiative in Florida, Louisiana, and Arizona enlists clinicians to ensure resources go to the right places during heat waves.
Floridians need to be climate voters in the next electionÂ
Floridians should consider supporting candidates, from either party, who pledge to enact climate-saving policies.
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.
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