Flood risks getting worse along US coastlines, new analysis shows
Researchers predict rising seas will increase severe flood risks for about 2.5 million Americans by 2050.
Tag: Climate Central
Spring is heating up: Florida cities see leap in warmer-than-normal daysÂ
A Climate Central analysis found spring temperatures rose by an average of 2.4 F in 234 US cities since 1970.
Temperatures on the rise in NFL cities, including Super Bowl location
The three Florida cities with NFL teams – Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa – have all faced increasing heat.Â
How to take climate change out of the culture wars
What if the resistance to climate science is not really about science at all?
Climate change made all of this year’s Atlantic hurricanes so much worse
A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive ...
Florida emerges as renewable energy leader – report shows surging solar use in state
While rooftop solar installations have risen by over 1,000% in the last five years, Florida is using just 2% of ...
What if more meteorologists cried on camera?Â
Meteorologist John Morales' viral moment crying during a report on Hurricane Milton sent me on an adventure of discovery.
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
A data-driven disaster tool shows 'bias' against rural communities.
Study: Urban heat island effect boosts temperatures for millions in Florida, across USÂ
The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.
The impact of summer heat on physical and mental health
Altered weather patterns and extreme temperatures can take a heavy toll on our mental and emotional well-being.
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