With hurricane season looming, cuts to NOAA will make Florida less safeÂ
There is no justification for life-risking layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Â
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Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions – and why it’s happening more often
As global temperatures rise, the warming air creates conditions that are more conducive to extreme precipitation.
Cutting climate change programs makes Greenland a serious problem for Florida
If all the ice on Greenland melted, sea levels would rise by more than 20 feet.
A deadly mosquito-borne illness rises as the US cuts all climate-health funding
As climate change drives an explosion in dengue cases, studying that connection is about to get much harder.
Flood risks getting worse along US coastlines, new analysis shows
Researchers predict rising seas will increase severe flood risks for about 2.5 million Americans by 2050.
Ignoring climate change now means paying more later dealing with its impactsÂ
An orderly retreat would be far less costly than having Mother Nature involved in the processÂ
FEMA under siege is bad for Florida
Natural disasters can devastate multiple states, with costs far beyond any state’s ability to pay.
A fiscal crisis is looming for many USÂ cities, driven by factors that include climate change
Climate change and its attendant increase in major disasters are putting financial pressure on municipalities.
During Miami Climate Week 2025, here’s what you can do
Miami is at the forefront of the expanding market for resilience innovation and community-based solutions.
Update Florida’s aging infrastructure to build a cleaner, more resilient future
Three severe weather storms in three months highlights Florida’s need to update infrastructure now.
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