Floridians encouraged to prepare for potentially active hurricane season ahead
Forecasters predict 25 named storms, of which 12 will reach hurricane strength during the season, which runs through Nov. 30.
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The world’s fourth mass coral bleaching is underway, but well-connected reefs may have a better chance to recover
Since the beginning of 2023, corals have been dying in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, both north and south ...
The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
The Lab's researchers are hard at work improving storm surge forecasting capabilities along the west coast of Florida.
Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season
La Niña and a persistently warm ocean are teaming up to power fierce storms.
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season
This climate phenomenon can contribute to the worst possible combination of climate conditions for fueling hurricanes.
The Great Barrier Reef’s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers – the corals now have almost no reprieve
This latest, still-unfolding event was entirely predictable, as ocean temperatures continue to rise due to global heating.
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.
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.
‘Super’ El Niño further boosting temperatures; bill would cut most climate change mentions from Florida law
The warmth from the strong El Niño, coupled with climate change, also helped to fuel record global temperatures in 2023.
Ocean heat is off the charts – here’s what that means for humans and ecosystems around the world
El Niño is partly to blame, but underlying everything is global warming
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