The emerging danger of post-hurricane heat waves
Power failures from hurricanes followed by heat waves are creating increasingly hazardous risks to health
Tag: Global warming
Scientists see converging evidence of Antarctic ice retreat
The evidence suggests an irreversible long-term meltdown that could submerge low-elevation coastal areas
Earthrise to Earthset: How the planet’s climate has changed since the photo that inspired the environmental movement
The concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere has rapidly increased over half a century.
As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt
Florida is among the states where tragic heat-related deaths in recent years have spurred policy changes.
Warming climate and restoration efforts accelerate movement of invasive fish in Florida
Tropical fish such as the Mayan cichlid are expanding into new waterways, disrupting their ecosystems.
Where the wild things thrive: Finding and protecting nature’s climate change safe havens
Identifying these pockets of resilient habitat is helping land managers protect them from other threats.
Florida farmers face rising climate risks from extreme weather
More extreme heat and more frequent heavy rainfall events have contributed to crop losses in recent years.
Warming climate making allergy seasons longer and more intense
Rising temperatures are lengthening the growing season for pollen-producing plants, according to Climate Central.
After a hurricane, extreme heat poses a serious threat to recovery workers
The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates.
Fossil fuel pollution’s effect on oceans comes with huge costs
A new study concludes that accounting for ocean impacts nearly doubles the estimated climate costs to society.