Impact of climate change on parenting is a new reality
By Elizabeth Bechard and Emily Pickett As mothers of four children collectively, including one with special needs, we’re no different ...
Tag: extreme weather
Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas? Geography puts these states at risk, and climate change is loading the dice
The frequency of heavy rainfall has increased as a result of human-caused climate change
Florida’s complex road to economic, environmental progress
It’s time for Florida to take charge of reimagining a transportation system that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
Not only are homeowners insurance premiums going up, coverage is shrinking.
A clarion call on rising seas
The UN General Assembly should set an upper limit on sea level rise compatible with the Paris Agreement's goals.
A teen environmentalist attending the UN Summit of the Future shares her fears and hopes for the planet
The Pact for the Future was approved at the summit, taking place during this year’s UN General Assembly.
Florida can truly lead the energy revolution by embracing solar power
We must press local and state officials to move toward more renewable energy and a more sustainable future.
Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers
A pilot’s initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane marked the beginning of the era of today’s legendary hurricane ...
Debby showed how climate change is reshaping our understanding of storm severity
Old assumptions about the intensity and damage potential of hurricanes and tropical storms no longer hold water.
Protect Florida’s children from mosquito-borne diseases
Climate change, with higher temperatures and increased rainfall, is making Miami a more suitable habitat for mosquitoes.