Drought turns southeastern US into ‘tinderbox’ as wildfires rage
Weather extremes fuel wildfires that have burned through tens of thousands of acres across Florida and other states.
Tag: climate disasters
Bridging the gap between climate education and maternal care
A Q&A with Doula Climate Health Outreach Team member Shantai Latoya Young.
Here’s how climate disinformation endangers national security
In Florida, intensifying disasters and disinformation combine to endanger our lives and divide our citizens.
From floodwaters to the global stage: FIU grad student was Pakistan’s voice at COP30
In November, Sidra Riaz served as a delegate to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Hurricane and flood resilience should matter to every Floridian
A new Florida Council of 100 report offers solutions to help us recover faster, rebuild smarter and protect our state.
Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change had been ratified and signed by the US in 1992.
A species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods
In the face of mounting climate disasters, communities are rallying around a nearly forgotten native plant.
Leading with compassion to build a more resilient Big Bend
We need to make informed decisions about how we can reduce disruptions from natural disasters.
Anti-climate policies driving up insurance costs for homeowners, experts say
The Trump administration has cut resiliency funding, reduced access to climate data and slashed the ranks of regulators.
Delay of EPA methane rule could worsen pollution impacts in Florida
The EPA’s own analysis shows the rule could prevent 1,500 premature deaths and 100,000 asthma attacks each year.