By ignoring scientists and health experts, Gov. DeSantis is jeopardizing our environment and our health
By Pamela McVety, climate activist In spite of his Ivy League education, Gov. Ron DeSantis does not follow the advice ...
Tag: Union of Concerned Scientists
When a hurricane is bearing down on Florida, minimize COVID-19 infections with more strategic evacuations
To hear what climate scientists and epidemiologists learned about how to evacuate during a pandemic, join an expert panel discussion ...
Yes, the land is slowly sinking in parts of Florida, but the sea is rising much faster and poses a far greater threat of flooding
By Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists Last year, Florida House Speaker José Oliva made the scientifically unsupported claim that ...
We need carbon-removal technology to help control the planet’s rising temperature, but pulling carbon out of the atmosphere won’t solve the climate crisis on its own
By Shuchi Talati, Union of Concerned Scientists More than four years ago in Paris, the international community agreed to limit ...
Media Roundup: Venice flooding; Ineffective building codes; Expand PACE program; dangerous changes; soldiers face heat risk
Venice floods: Climate change behind highest tide in 50 years, says mayor The British Broadcasting Corporation The highest water levels ...
South Florida will bear the brunt of climate crisis if the state and federal governments keep ignoring us
Environmental injustice comes in many forms. We see it when lead contaminates a community’s water supply. We see it in ...
Florida should prepare for months of 105 heat index temperatures
A pint-size heat wave last month smothered South Florida with temperatures that felt like 108 degrees, triggering rare heat advisories ...
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