Climate Central highlights rising fall temperatures across US, with Florida feeling the heatÂ
For Florida and the rest of the US, this warming trend is part of a larger, long-term pattern.
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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 USÂ
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.
Parking lots put Florida cities at risk for increased heat, floodingÂ
The Parking Reform Network listed Melbourne, Orlando and Fort Myers among the cities with the most downtown parking.
Bill could grant more unchecked power, less accountability to Florida’s Public Service CommissionÂ
House Bill 229 proposes tweaking the structure of the PSC, which decides how much utilities charge Floridians for their energy.Â
Brightline moving forward with Orlando-to-Tampa route despite no federal funding; Big Bend continues recovery from Hurricane Idalia
Brightline reports making strides toward an Orlando-to-Tampa route after completing a project connecting Miami and Orlando.
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