Spring is heating up: Florida cities see leap in warmer-than-normal days
A Climate Central analysis found spring temperatures rose by an average of 2.4 F in 234 US cities since 1970.
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Temperatures on the rise in NFL cities, including Super Bowl location
The three Florida cities with NFL teams – Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa – have all faced increasing heat.
As hurricanes strengthen, more data-informed solutions are needed
Companies need data to understand how climate change will impact the power grid.
Climate Central highlights rising fall temperatures across US, with Florida feeling the heat
For Florida and the rest of the US, this warming trend is part of a larger, long-term pattern.
Studying the surge
UCF Associate Professor Thomas Wahl is using machine learning to analyze flood-prone areas to better protect these regions.
Florida’s complex road to economic, environmental progress
It’s time for Florida to take charge of reimagining a transportation system that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth
Several cities along the Gulf Coast have large socially vulnerable populations at high risk from hurricane damage.
Study: Urban heat island effect boosts temperatures for millions in Florida, across US
The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.
Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
Report grades four Florida cities for energy efficiency efforts
Orlando ranked 17th, Miami 27th, St. Petersburg 62nd and Tampa 74th in the annual City Clean Energy Scorecard.
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