Record ocean temperatures threatening marine life; Miami ranks high for ‘heat island effect’
A water temperature sensor in Manatee Bay near Everglades National Park recorded a temperature of 101.1 degrees.
Climate change making heat waves more common; sharks can help with hurricane forecasts
Recent hot spells could not have happened without the continuing buildup of warming gases in the air, researchers say.
Oil company challenges rejection of drilling near Everglades; children face dangers in heat
Trend Exploration launched an appeal after the Florida DEP rejected a proposal for an exploratory oil well in Collier County.
Energy companies behind bills filed in Florida Legislature; state split between drought and heavy rain
The fossil fuel industry was a big player in Florida's recent legislative session.
Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
New research on the Arctic fire seasons of 2019 and 2020 points to a trend of underground fires known as...
Ocean heat wave has scientists worried about cascading disasters; state approves Weeki Wachee protections
Ocean temperatures have soared five degrees above normal since early July.
Miami-Dade Commission introduces workplace heat protections; study finds rising saltwater threatens marine ecosystems
The Miami-Dade County Commission introduced a bill to create protections for people in construction and agriculture trades in the county.
Extreme heat poses challenge for Ian survivors; app shows whether South Florida waterways are safe
Florida’s record-breaking heat demonstrates how compound climate events hurt the most vulnerable people.
CDC study: Algae blooms killing animals; EV test center opening in Jacksonville
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new study, 92% of animals that got ill from toxic algae...
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for resilience projects; report finds unsafe fecal bacteria levels on Florida beaches
The money funds 71 new projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare communities for flooding and storm surge.
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