Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
Tag: heat island effect
Moths big and small are vanishing from southern US cities
New research underscores the far-reaching consequences of urbanization on moths.
Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail is a climate resiliency project
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Jacksonville a $147 million grant to push the Emerald Trail forward.
Parking lots put Florida cities at risk for increased heat, flooding
The Parking Reform Network listed Melbourne, Orlando and Fort Myers among the cities with the most downtown parking.
A wish list for Florida legislators: These climate measures deserve support
When Florida engages a green and sustainable non-polluting future, the improvements will be profound.
In Miami, it’s no coincidence marginalized neighborhoods are hotter
New research suggests the problem traces to a historical federal program that was turned against those who needed it most.
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.
Don’t risk your health and well-being in the heat
Miami-Dade County is projected to have the highest increase in days per year with a heat index of 100 or ...
Officially reported temperatures underestimate Miami’s heat burden, new study finds
Researchers deployed sensors in Miami’s neighborhoods to provide new assessment of dangerous heat conditions.
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