Florida lawmakers need to take the climate crisis seriously
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Tag: sea-level rise
How global warming shakes the Earth: Seismic data show ocean waves gaining strength as the planet warms
A decades-long increase in wave energy that coincides with increasing storminess attributed to rising global temperatures.
‘Heat is something that is dangerous to everyone’ — Climate journalist Jeff Goodell discusses his new book on the risks of rising temperatures
Goodell spoke at the University of Florida about his new book, 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death ...
Climate change making king tide flooding more common; federal plan could require millions to buy flood insurance
King tides have been supercharged by sea-level rise in recent decades, which has pushed the tides further inland.
‘I believe in … the ability of humanity to innovate when under pressure’ — A Miami developer discusses his efforts to promote climate change solutions
A Q&A with Tony Cho, a Miami real estate developer who formed the Future of Cities to fund sustainable real ...
New poll shows Floridians aren’t ducking climate change reality
A study by FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies found that 90% of Floridians say climate change is happening right now.
Audio: FAU’s Colin Polsky discusses Florida Climate Resilience Survey on KCBS Radio
Polsky talked about such issues as how extreme weather and rising sea levels affect Floridians' views on climate change.
At Miami GOP debate, let’s talk about sea rise, energy independence and climate
The Republican debate on Nov. 8 provides an important platform for discussing climate change
Rising sea levels reducing habitat for Key deer; reports show Fort Lauderdale response to historic storm
The shrinking habitat is raising major ethical and logistical questions about the Endangered Species Act.
Increasing melting of West Antarctic ice shelves may be unavoidable – new research
This ocean-driven melting is expected to increase sea-level rise, with consequences for coastal communities around the world.