Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
The range of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever has moved in recent years to several U.S. states, including Florida.
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Florida wants to expand ‘radioactive roads’ plan; Canadian wildfire causes ‘unhealthy’ air quality in state
Citing state advice, fertilizer giant Mosaic wants to more than double the size of its plan to test radioactive waste ...
Heat and humidity kill. To protect outdoor workers, follow the science
As clinicians, we see the effects of planetary warming and we must help our patients survive and thrive.
North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning
The wildfire smoke of 2023 highlights an emerging air quality trend as global temperatures rise.
Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
Our massive reliance on natural gas is not only expensive and dirty, but it is taking a toll on the ...
A look at sea-level rise in Florida; DeSantis shuts down Republican debate vote on climate change
Projections of about a foot of sea-level rise by 2050 would mean water over streets in at least part of ...
Extreme heat challenging schools across Florida; offbeat heat-related illnesses sending people to ERs
Schools are experiencing AC malfunctions, encouraging parents to send their children to class with water bottles.
Toll of extreme heat is hard to tally; climate change expanding range of breadfruit tree
Experts say there is a large gap between official numbers and the likely impact of high temperatures.
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Miami is used to heat, but not like this
The county’s chief heat officer — the first in the world — strives to raise awareness about the dangers of ...
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