Research aimed at aiding flamingo conservation in Florida; lobbyists watering down Miami-Dade’s worker heat protection bill
After plume hunters largely wiped out the American flamingo by the turn of the 18th century, sightings have been rare.
Tag: Hurricane Ian
Miami-Dade commissioners move forward on outdoor worker heat protections; report reveals hurricane’s impact on Florida agriculture
A committee voted 4-1 in favor of the bill, setting it up for a final vote in front of the ...
Florida lawmakers call on NOAA to enhance efforts to rescue corals; new plan in motion to armor Miami’s coast
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to use emergency powers.
“The Legislature is still very shy about the words ‘climate change'” – A Florida lawmaker discusses the importance of climate advocacy and policy
A Q&A with Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
Young Floridian aims to save wetlands: Constitutional right to clean water is the way
A right to clean and healthy waters can protect Florida's wetlands when recently weakened federal protections can’t.
Peak hurricane season is near. Floridians should cheer for El Niño.
Hurricane season officially lasts from June to the end of November, but much of the action gets concentrated from about ...
Mold-related health problems followed Hurricane Ian; spawning in lab provides hope for corals
Hospital visits increased from neighborhoods affected by Ian, including patients sickened with symptoms associated with mold.
Climate change is turning Florida into a ‘poison paradise’ for homeowners
A steady increase in costly storms is leading insurance companies to drive up premiums or stop insuring Florida homeowners.
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Why Florida’s home insurance crisis isn’t going away
Even if the market recovers from Hurricane Ian, climate change will likely keep prices high.