Florida Legislature approves $416M in Hurricane Idalia relief; study finds invasive spider spreading rapidly in eastern US
The bill aids farmers in the area where the hurricane made landfall and helps all Floridians to make their homes ...
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Florida’s hurricane-restoration program threatens the future of its beaches
Instead of preventing further erosion, seawalls have been shown to accelerate beach loss.
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for resilience projects; report finds unsafe fecal bacteria levels on Florida beaches
The money funds 71 new projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare communities for flooding and storm surge.
South Florida military bases plan for climate risk; DeSantis signs ‘radioactive roads’ bill
Protecting bases from the increasing threats of climate change will call for millions of dollars in projects and some key ...
Researchers investigate sargassum’s impact on air quality
University of Miami researchers are studying how aerosol emissions from sargassum seaweed affect the air we breathe.
Climate change threatens US beaches; Tampa unveils climate action plan
The rise in both atmospheric and ocean temperatures is rapidly altering the stretches of coastline where land and water meet.
Lessons from Hurricane Ian for the 2023 season; how Gov. DeSantis shaped Florida’s environment
Scores of people are still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian.
Bar lowered for heat warnings in Miami-Dade; Legislature passed several bills impacting water quality
The hope is that the new standards for extreme heat warnings and advisorieswill better protect residents from the rising risks ...