High Atlantic temperatures bad sign for hurricane season; solar energy keeps expanding in Florida
High sea-surface temperatures are connected with more storm formations and an earlier start to hurricane season.
Tag: hurricanes
AccuWeather sounding alarm for ‘supercharged’ hurricane season; ‘renewable natural gas’ bill could pass costs to Florida consumers
The combination of La Niña and historically warm water could cause a blockbuster 2024 season, according to AccuWeather.
Nuclear power still part of Florida’s energy future; state has second-most rental units at risk of climate-related threats
Florida is down to two nuclear power plants, but don't count nuclear out in the state or the rest of ...
Group sues over failure to protect panthers from pesticides; bill could boost ‘renewable’ fuel in Florida but cost consumers
The Center for Biological Diversity is seeking a ban on pesticides that threaten panthers and other endangered species.
Power outages leave poor communities in the dark longer: Evidence from 15M outages raises questions about recovery times
Data from people who lost power when hurricanes made landfall show that poorer communities wait longer for the lights to ...
‘Cone of uncertainty’ graphic to feature more information
University of Miami researchers explain why the revamped graphic, to be unveiled this hurricane season, will better aid residents.
Citizens CEO pushes back on hurricane-insurance-for-all bill; Central Florida lawmaker seeks to block leaf blower bans
The bill would require Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to provide hurricane coverage for any Floridian who wants it.
Category 6-level hurricanes are already here, a new study says
But what would change if we added a number to the hurricane scale?
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
Why must I pay when someone else’s Florida property insurance company fails? Why should you?
Our own insurance premiums are high enough without covering others’ mistakes. We need a better system.
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