Public transit, our bulwark against the climate crisis
With bold investments in transit, we can rapidly cut emissions — and make life better for all of us.
Tag: extreme heat
Climate change: a game changer for sports
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have provided a glimpse into the future if we fail to act.
Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops
The population of insect pollinators is dropping in the US, due to pesticides, climate change and other factors.
Q&As with Floridians on the front lines of fighting climate change
The Invading Sea is interviewing Floridians working to address climate impacts and other environmental challenges.
What many of us got wrong about climate change
An ordinary object reminds an author of how oblivious many Floridians once were to a looming threat.
Can Florida’s orange growers survive another hurricane season?
A perfect storm of hurricanes, diseases and water scarcity threatens to wipe out the state's famed citrus industry.
America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
Climate change profoundly affects our birds
Audubon reports that two-thirds of America's bird species are at risk of extinction because of climate change.
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The research helped lead to the development of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook.