The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
More than 4.3 million Americans had to leave their homes because of disasters in 2024, the Census Bureau estimates.
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Climate change is fueling a new kind of housing crisis in Florida
Florida is an example of where housing insecurity meets climate instability.
An open letter to the American people from all former National Weather Service directors
The five former directors released an open letter expressing concern about cuts to the NWS and the agency housing it.
Millions of Americans don’t speak English. Now they won’t be warned before weather disasters
An internal memo showed the National Weather Service stopped translating radio alerts in the southern region,
Why some storms brew up to extreme dimensions – and why it’s happening more often
As global temperatures rise, the warming air creates conditions that are more conducive to extreme precipitation.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
Climate change made Hurricane Milton stronger, with heavier rain, scientists conclude
A rapid analysis of rainfall trends and Gulf of Mexico temperatures shows many similarities to Hurricane Helene less than two ...
To insure or self-insure? The question homeowners must answer amid impact of climate change
More than 6 million US homeowners don’t have homeowners insurance, according to the Consumer Federation of America.
Natural gas remains an important part of Florida’s energy portfolio
While moving toward renewable energy sources is commendable, Floridians need reliability within our energy grid.
Ready for the storm: FAMU-FSU researchers analyze infrastructure, demographics to see where tornadoes are most disruptive
The information they found can help identify regions with vulnerable communities and fragile transportation networks.
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