Drought turns southeastern US into ‘tinderbox’ as wildfires rage
Weather extremes fuel wildfires that have burned through tens of thousands of acres across Florida and other states.
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Global warming is making the strongest hurricanes stronger
Recent studies link human-caused warming to more powerful, more destructive storms worldwide.
Kristi Noem all but killed FEMA. Will her departure save it?
The embattled Homeland Security secretary froze spending and slashed staff, but it may have been illegal.
Here’s how climate disinformation endangers national security
In Florida, intensifying disasters and disinformation combine to endanger our lives and divide our citizens.
Florida’s water utilities must prepare for climate change — here’s how
Hotter summers, erratic rainfall and rising seas pose risks to infrastructure and the water supply for Floridians
A species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods
In the face of mounting climate disasters, communities are rallying around a nearly forgotten native plant.
Weathering the storm together: Community resiliency hubs hold promise of local self-sufficiency
Rural communities are turning to the hubs for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural ...
Clean energy is better for our kids – and our wallets. It’s time for Florida’s utilities to lead
By increasing investments in solar, utilities can hedge against economic risks and deliver more stable, affordable energy.
In hurricane-prone Florida, a new state law blocks local policies aimed at reducing the impact of disasters
Local governments and 1000 Friends of Florida have sued over SB 180, which restricts new land development policies.
Cutting NOAA will hurt hurricane preparedness in Florida
Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.