Florida can handle storms — it’s climate change that’s the problem
The politics driving state policies that could help Floridians better cope with the effects of a warming planet need to ...
Tag: Global warming
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.
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?
Temperature increases associated with climate change result in more frequent and severe heat waves, as the world saw in 2024.
Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path
Cutting methane emissions is one of the best and only short-term levers we can pull to slow the rate of ...
Climate is front and center in an election year
Current policies have done nothing to change the warming of the planet.
Workers need protection from record-breaking heat
As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade and other basic protections
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.
What is an Atlantic Niña? How La Niña’s smaller cousin could affect hurricane season
The two Niñas are likely to contribute some cooling relief for certain regions, but it may not last long.