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Tag: hurricanes
How to build mental resilience to climate change
Hurricanes can trigger distress that can be compounded by every subsequent storm.
Oceanographer provides rare scientific look at effects of storms on Biscayne Bay
Florida International University's Wei Huang is studying how storms have reshaped the bay’s circulation patterns.
After decades of protections, green sea turtles have been saved from the brink of extinction — for now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change are still threats and conservation efforts must continue.
After Melissa, how much stronger will future hurricanes be?
Rising ocean temperatures are strengthening hurricanes, prompting discussion about a potential Category 6.
Florida’s health depends on a reliable, affordable and secure energy grid
A resilient grid helps hospitals maintain power and keep patients safe when hurricanes cause outages.
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 ...
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Accurate predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and emergency responders time to prepare.
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.
Alligator Alcatraz marks looming environmental crisis
Paving over wildlands and bringing in staff and prisoners has an environmental impact in an already sensitive landscape.