The North Atlantic right whale is Florida’s to save
With around 340 individuals remaining, immediate action is imperative if we are to save these whales from extinction.
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How salt marshes are preserving life along the Florida coast
The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative has released a new plan to preserve 1 million acres of salt marshes.
By 2050 almost 650,000 US properties will flood — many are in Florida
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimate sea levels will rise 10–12 inches by 2050.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to protect Brevard Barrier Island Area; feds announce $2.6 billion for climate change resiliency
House Bill 1489 designates the Brevard Barrier Island Area as an Area of Critical State Concern.
Raise awareness about climate change on #ShowYourStripes Day with iconic graphic
The 'warming stripes' graphic shows a shift from blue to red stripes as greenhouse gas emissions have warmed the planet
Floridians should slow down for the rarest whales on Earth
The Rice's whale is one of the rarest and most critically endangered animals on Earth, with only about 51 remaining
Florida Keys are ground zero for sea-level rise; NOAA predicts ‘near-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Keys, rich with history and a destination for locals and tourists, are slowly disappearing.
Federal agencies bringing climate data to insurance industry; Wakulla Springs at risk for gas contamination
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation creating research center to bring climate change data to insurance industry.
Gators face most stubborn opponent yet: rising temperatures
Projections show the number of days over 95 degrees per year could reach 40 to 50 days as soon as ...
Scientists document dramatic surge in sea levels; study projects more frequent, nastier hurricanes
Scientists have documented an abnormal and dramatic surge in sea levels along the U.S. gulf and southeastern coastlines since about ...
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