Heat protections for workers face uphill battle in Florida; mine near Okefenokee Swamp nears approval
Heat protections are expected to stall, while another bill would ban municipalities from passing their own protections.
‘Super’ El Niño further boosting temperatures; bill would cut most climate change mentions from Florida law
The warmth from the strong El Niño, coupled with climate change, also helped to fuel record global temperatures in 2023.
Sea otters’ homecoming to a California estuary shows payoff in conservation efforts
Findings show that the erosion of creekbanks and marsh edges in areas with large otter populations has slowed.
‘Cone of uncertainty’ graphic to feature more information
University of Miami researchers explain why the revamped graphic, to be unveiled this hurricane season, will better aid residents.
Measure banning balloon releases in Florida advances; utilities pursuing shift to solar power
A Florida House committee Thursday approved a measure (HB 321) that would ban the intentional release of balloons.
Register for upcoming webinar: ‘Crafting Impactful Conservative Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor’
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is hosting the Feb. 22 panel discussion, which includes Invading Sea Editor Nathan Crabbe.
Citizens CEO pushes back on hurricane-insurance-for-all bill; Central Florida lawmaker seeks to block leaf blower bans
The bill would require Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to provide hurricane coverage for any Floridian who wants it.
As winters grow warmer, Florida’s mosquito population thrives, among other threats
Miami and West Palm Beach were among the cities with the largest increase in unusually warm winter days since 1970.
DeSantis touts Florida’s manatee recovery efforts; pollution found in remote parts of Everglades
Blue Spring State Park saw record numbers of manatees in January, a turnaround after a die off experienced in 2020...
Category 6-level hurricanes are already here, a new study says
But what would change if we added a number to the hurricane scale?