Canada’s extreme wildfire season offers a glimpse of new risks in a warmer, drier future
New research on the Arctic fire seasons of 2019 and 2020 points to a trend of underground fires known as ...
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How climate change intensifies the water cycle, fueling extreme rainfall and flooding
Extreme water disasters like recent flooding in the Northeast have disrupted lives around the world in the past few years.
Bald eagles rebounded after Hurricane Ian; research aims to protect farmworkers from heat
About 70% of the eagle pairs that lost nests rebuilt in the same season, according to EagleWatch data.
Expansion of high-speed trains would benefit Florida’s environment
As of October 2022, Florida had the third highest transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions.
Tampa’s Climate Action & Equity Plan will enhance and preserve community’s quality of life
Tampa’s plan is guided by three goals: reduce emissions, build climate-ready infrastructure and communities, and take care of people along ...
To reach net-zero emissions, American homes need an electric makeover
A new report says U.S. households need to buy 14 million extra heat pumps, induction stoves and other electric alternatives ...
Millions set aside for emissions reduction plans in Florida; Sarasota County reports malaria cases
One Florida Department of Transportation rest area project includes plans for electronic vehicle charging for both passenger vehicles and trucks.
Nitrogen fertilizer releases greenhouse gases throughout its life cycle
From the factory to the field, fertilizer is a significant source of heat-trapping gases. Can the industry lessen its footprint?
Your money and the climate are up for debate in this year’s farm bill
Congress has a chance once every five years to transform conservation in agriculture. Will they take it?
From mangroves to fjords, coastal ecosystems can take up or emit greenhouse gases. But globally, they’re a vital sink
Coasts in Europe and Russia are net emitters, while coasts in Southeast Asia and North America have a large uptake ...