New study: Urban schools across US facing extreme heat
Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach among cities with the most students impacted.
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Spring is heating up: Florida cities see leap in warmer-than-normal days
A Climate Central analysis found spring temperatures rose by an average of 2.4 F in 234 US cities since 1970.
Study: Urban heat island effect boosts temperatures for millions in Florida, across US
The urban heat island effect amplifies temperatures due to the built environment absorbing more heat than natural landscapes.
Heat wave reminds us to protect South Florida’s water supply
An increasing population, outdated infrastructure and severe weather from a warming climate are the formula for a water crisis.
As winters grow warmer, Florida’s mosquito population thrives, among other threats
Miami and West Palm Beach were among the cities with the largest increase in unusually warm winter days since 1970.
Energy companies behind bills filed in Florida Legislature; state split between drought and heavy rain
The fossil fuel industry was a big player in Florida's recent legislative session.
Measuring Earth’s fever: Climate Shift Index shows impact of greenhouse gases on temperatures
The Climate Shift Index provides insight into the local climate of over 1,000 worldwide locations.
Federal regulations fail to contain methane emissions from landfills, a new report concludes
A leading source of U.S. climate pollution could be curbed with more gas-collection systems and better emissions monitoring, a new ...
Celebrate Earth Day: a listing of events across Florida
A variety of Earth Day events are being held across the Sunshine State this Saturday, April 22.
Video: See the effects of sea-level rise on West Palm Beach
A virtual reality simulation shows the devastation that a major hurricane, combined with sea-level rise, would have on Osprey Park ...