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.
Tag: extreme heat
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.
President Biden’s next climate litmus test for Florida
We implore the Biden administration to heed the call of hundreds of thousands of Americans and put an end to ...
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
It’s crazy hot. Time for conservative principles to shine
The time is here for the conservative movement to enact practical solutions to address the top environmental challenges of our ...
Scientists running out of space for rescued coral; new technology turns algae into fertilizer
About 400 coral colonies have been moved by University of Miami teams to tanks on Virginia Key, but space is ...
Florida regulators object to federal plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; study finds climate change fueled record July heat
The Florida Public Service Commission approved sending a letter to the EPA raising concerns over its proposed power-plant rule.
Miami is used to heat, but not like this
The county’s chief heat officer — the first in the world — strives to raise awareness about the dangers of ...
4 factors driving 2023’s extreme heat and climate disasters
Global warming, El Niño, solar fluctuations and a massive underwater volcanic eruption are driving up global temperatures.
Finding climate solutions in communities instead of labs
A project to protect Miami residents from extreme heat is part of a trend in making science and research work ...