US experiencing record pace of billion-dollar disasters; new app to show Pinellas climate risks
This month's catastrophic fire in Maui will "almost certainly" be added to NOAA's list of disasters.
Tag: extreme heat
For southern forests, fire can be a source of renewal
For the remaining longleaf forests spread across the southeastern U.S., wild and prescribed fire sparks seed production and growth.
Extreme heat in Florida Keys threatens ecosystem; unprecedented storm damage upending insurance industry
With high temperatures predicted until October, scientists worry about harm to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental US
Extreme heat challenging schools across Florida; offbeat heat-related illnesses sending people to ERs
Schools are experiencing AC malfunctions, encouraging parents to send their children to class with water bottles.
Challenge Florida’s alarming embrace of climate denial propaganda in classrooms
The state recently approved the K-5 curriculum created by PragerU, a group known for misinformation and climate denialism.
EVs causing decline in Florida’s gas tax revenue; energy use surging due to extreme heat
Gasoline taxes play a key role in funding transportation projects in Florida.
Toll of extreme heat is hard to tally; climate change expanding range of breadfruit tree
Experts say there is a large gap between official numbers and the likely impact of high temperatures.
University of Miami researchers measure the dangers of indoor heat
Miami graduate students have implemented a variety of strategies to learn more about, help mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
Seeking higher ground: Florida’s resiliency community on front lines of climate change
Florida’s resilience officers really are the unsung heroes helping us adapt to the challenges of a changing climate.
Climate change is turning Florida into a ‘poison paradise’ for homeowners
A steady increase in costly storms is leading insurance companies to drive up premiums or stop insuring Florida homeowners.