Project 2025 spells disaster for oceans and coasts in a changing climate
Project 2025 proposes draconian cuts to federal government services that benefit people and the ocean.
Month: October 2024
How Hurricane Milton exploded into an ‘extraordinary’ storm
Milton's wind speeds skyrocketed by 90 mph in 24 hours, one of the fastest intensification events ever witnessed in the ...
How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Helene’s devastation is an important reminder that hurricanes can’t be judged by wind speed alone.
Electric vehicle helped power home when Helene knocked out electricity
The Kia EV6's Vehicle to Load capability provides a much-welcomed energy source during an extended power outage.
Harnessing the sun: MODS and FPL SolarNow illuminate the future of renewable energy
Florida’s position as a solar leader is showcased in exhibits at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Milton grows to Category 5; emergency director ‘begs’ Tampa Bay to evacuate
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday.
Have electric cars peaked? Speed bumps, yes, but the long-term trajectory is intact
Seven percent of US car sales in 2023 were electric and that percentage will rise, just not as fast as ...
Hurricane Helene’s costs: a warning of trouble ahead
As the costs of multiple natural disasters continue to pile up, don’t expect Uncle Sam to keep coming to the ...
When denialism meets 140-MPH winds
A writer glimpses Florida’s dystopian future in a piece of storm debris.
Preserving paradise with nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions typically provide benefits like reducing wind and wave energy, absorbing excess carbon and filtering water.