Bloomberg funds youth-led climate action in 100 cities worldwide
Broward County and West Palm Beach were among the municipalities selected to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund.
Tag: extreme weather
Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection — here’s what’s at stake
Almost a quarter of Florida's land may be at greater risk of pollution or development, an Environmental Defense Fund analysis ...
Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike
Climate change layered on top of existing issues exacerbate community vulnerability to dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Race to lead energy innovation powered by natural gas in Florida
Natural gas provides a practical and immediate solution to meet energy needs while allowing for a smoother adoption of additional ...
UF launches ‘climate indicators tool’ to help growers track weather patterns affecting plants
Growers can use the new tool to track weather conditions and indicators in places where there isn’t a weather station ...
As climate change threatens tea industry, solutions that build resilience benefit environment
Climate change threatens to reduce tea yields and hammer millions of small farmers who derive their livelihood from the crop.
Tomorrow’s power grid must do more than keep the lights on
Increasingly severe weather, the ongoing energy transition and growing electricity demand mean we must transform our aging grid
Climate change and conflict exacerbate global food crisis
The United Nations' World Food Program calls it 'a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions.'
VA medical centers vulnerable to climate threats; Florida Senate passes bill easing demolition of coastal buildings
A recent report found Florida VA clinics and hospitals may be at risk from extreme weather events related to climate ...
Listen to Florida’s young rural conservatives in making shift to clean energy
Many young rural conservatives supported clean energy in a recent survey, but don't believe government leaders are listening.
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