Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?
Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.
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In South Florida, we’re investing in a ClimateReady future
Federal funding was recently awarded to ClimateReady Tech Hub, which works to commercialize and deploy climate technology.
Sea level rise will increasingly flood critical infrastructure, study showsÂ
By 2050, nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S. coastline could flood 12 times per year on average.
FSU research team wins EPA grant to advance Southeast Florida action on climate change
The research team will work to assess potential impacts that greenhouse gas emissions measures have on disadvantaged communities.
The fierce urgency of now: South Florida’s leadership in climate innovationÂ
The ClimateReady Tech Hub is positioned to help South Florida lead the nation in climate readiness and innovation.
Videos: South Florida’s ClimateReady Tech Hub
The ClimateReady Tech Hub works to commercialize climate technologies and develop the workforce needed in these industries.
Treat outdoor workers with respect by protecting them from extreme heat
With 23% of Florida workers classified as outdoor workers, we need to enact protections that respond to our grim climate ...
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 ...
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.
Dengue fever cases surge as temperatures rise
Experts say a tangled web of factors is driving global spikes in dengue, but one culprit stands out: climate change.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
