Climate change threatens US beaches; Tampa unveils climate action plan
The rise in both atmospheric and ocean temperatures is rapidly altering the stretches of coastline where land and water meet.
Tag: harmful algal blooms
Algae covers most of Lake Okeechobee; DeSantis vetoes funding for conservation easements
According to the latest report from South Florida Water Management, 85-90% of Lake Okeechobee is covered with blue-green algae blooms
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?
Lessons from Hurricane Ian for the 2023 season; how Gov. DeSantis shaped Florida’s environment
Scores of people are still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian.
How the real estate industry is becoming Florida’s new environmentalist
Florida’s gravest ecological concerns could send droves of residents away and prevent others from coming.
Florida Keys are ground zero for sea-level rise; NOAA predicts ‘near-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Keys, rich with history and a destination for locals and tourists, are slowly disappearing.
It’s near certain that the next 5 years will be the hottest yet
El Niño may push global temperatures past 1.5 C, the World Meteorological Organization warned.
Bar lowered for heat warnings in Miami-Dade; Legislature passed several bills impacting water quality
The hope is that the new standards for extreme heat warnings and advisorieswill better protect residents from the rising risks ...
Experts evaluating whether flooded Fort Lauderdale City Hall can be saved; DeSantis faces decision on fertilizer bans
Fort Lauderdale City Hall took a beating on April 12 when a storm dumped 26 inches of rain within a ...
Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
Toxins produced during these blooms have been implicated in human and animal illnesses in at least 43 states.
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