Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south
More rapid melting of the ice sheets will accelerate further disruption of the climate system.
Tag: Global warming
Climate change means we may have to learn to live with invasive species
The vast majority of introduced species pose no danger to native ecosystems and in some cases can provide benefits.
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Manatees are eating less seagrass – traditionally their primary food source – and more algae than in decades past.
It’s already official: You’re living through the hottest year on record
According to the European Union's climate agency, 2024 is also the first year to breach a key climate threshold.
Climate Central highlights rising fall temperatures across US, with Florida feeling the heat
For Florida and the rest of the US, this warming trend is part of a larger, long-term pattern.
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
One key finding was that viral communities varied significantly between cold and warm climatic periods.
Cleaning up, replacing beach sand becomes costly ritual
As storms increase, taxpayers will be asked to spend greater and greater amounts fighting the onslaughts.
Green buildings are a climate solution in need of financial support
As hurricanes become even more intense and powerful, Florida’s buildings must be more resilient and efficient.
El Niño–Southern Oscillation caused spike in 2023 temperatures, new study found
Researchers modeled climate to understand what contributed to the rapid warming of the planet last year.
Study reveals limits of using land surface temperature to explain heat hazards in Miami-Dade County
The findings underscore the importance of ensuring heat mitigation efforts are informed by the most accurate data.