Global warming may wipe 40% off the world’s economy this century, new analysis reveals
The research shows previous forecasts of how climate change will affect the global economy have been far too optimistic.
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Phew, Florida summers are sizzling — and UF/IFAS research shows more scorching days likely in the next 25 years
By 2050, parts of Florida may see 70 days annually with temperatures of 91 degrees or warmer.
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.
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.
New study reveals shift in Atlantic Ocean over the next decade
The findings are critical to understanding the future behavior of the AMOC, which plays a significant role in regulating climate.
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Along with grazers to keep them clean, coral reefs need cleaner waters and cooler oceans to ensure their long-term survival.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason
The military has come to see climate change as both a threat in itself and a threat multiplier for national ...
Extreme heat silently accelerates aging on a molecular level − new research
The research raises concerns about the long-term health risks posed by a warming climate.
Health and climate: A growing crisis in Florida
Environmental changes are affecting vulnerable populations, especially children.