Fort Lauderdale presents new plan to curb flooding; 4 new solar farms planned in Jacksonville
Fort Lauderdale will update infrastructure in more than 25 neighborhoods, costing more than $700 million over the next decade.
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Investor-owned utilities often prioritize profits over people
Every Floridian deserves access to electricity, regardless of one's racial or socioeconomic background.
Florida College Republicans chair: Candidates, it’s time to assert leadership on environmental issues
GOP candidates have an opportunity to present conservative answers to rising environmental challenges at the debate in Miami.
Stormwater pump behind your home could make property more valuable
Projects designed to combat climate change's impacts are increasing the value of Miami-Dade County homes, a new study reveals.
‘Adaptation and mitigation go together’ — A Stetson professor talks about addressing rising sea levels
A Q&A with Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University.
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warming’s 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.
Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
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.
Machines can’t always take the heat − two engineers explain the physics behind how heat waves threaten everything from cars to computers
Heat waves aren’t going away in the coming years, but there are opportunities to harness extreme heat and make it ...
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