Stronger hurricanes driven by climate change threaten infrastructure in Florida, experts say
The Union of Concerned Scientists projects that 252 critical buildings and services in Florida will face disruptive flooding by 2050.
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Sea level rise will increasingly flood critical infrastructure, study showsÂ
By 2050, nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S. coastline could flood 12 times per year on average.
Electric vehicle sales in US hit the accelerator pedal
Over 670,000 EVs were sold in just the first half of 2023, with Florida now ranking second in cumulative EV ...
Rare finds: Scientists say Florida phosphates are significant sources of rare earth elements
The elements are highly sought for everything from cell phones to EVs. Is a new era ahead for the stateâs ...
Attorney General Moody defends the fossil-fuel industry, not Florida
Moody has collaborated with other Republican state attorneys general to block efforts to curb carbon pollution.
The Sunshine State is becoming the climate emergency state
By Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Thais Lopez Vogel, and Dr. Rachel Licker Our nation and our planet are in a state of ...
Goodbye, carefree summersâhello, âDanger Seasonâ
By Erika Spanger-Siegfried, Union of Concerned Scientists Even though summer doesnât start until Tuesday, Florida has already seen major storm-driven ...
Solar energy under attack in Florida
By William âCotyâ Keller, an ecologist The Sunshine State ranks second from last (behind Alabama) in solar energy per capita. ...
As the climate gets warmer, Floridians who work outside will have to cope with more and more days when it will be âtoo hot to workâ
By Rachel Licker and Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists In August 2018, a landscaper died tragically in Venice, Florida ...
Many Florida businesses recognize the threats from rising seas; the stateâs lawmakers must help them
By the Miami Herald Editorial Board In Florida, when business speaks, the Legislature listens. And when business is under threat, ...
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