Climate change threatens global forest carbon sequestration, study finds
The transformations observed in US forests raise concerns about their future resilience and sustainability
Tag: wildfires
Wildfires increasing across eastern US, new study reveals
The trend highlights a need for proactive management and individual preparedness for those living in this populous part of the ...
Lawmakers investigating insurers fleeing risky areas; Miami-Dade art installations call attention to climate change
The Senate Budget Committee sent letters to 40 insurance companies, seeking documents on where they're dropping customers.
‘Heat is something that is dangerous to everyone’ — Climate journalist Jeff Goodell discusses his new book on the risks of rising temperatures
Goodell spoke at the University of Florida about his new book, 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death ...
Four Gulf of Mexico tracts designated for wind power development; Duke Energy plans to build green hydrogen system in Volusia County
The Biden administration's announcement follows the first Gulf sale of wind development leases earlier this year.
In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable
Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.
Climate risks place 39 million U.S. homes at risk of losing their insurance
The First Street Foundation hopes that highlighting the climate insurance bubble allows people to make better informed decisions.
California and Florida grew quickly on the promise of perfect climates in the 1900s – today, they lead the country in climate change risks
Once marketed as semitropical paradises, these states now share disturbing climate-influenced futures.
For southern forests, fire can be a source of renewal
For the remaining longleaf forests spread across the southeastern U.S., wild and prescribed fire sparks seed production and growth.
With climate change no longer easy to dismiss, Florida has opportunity to do things differently
The warming planet and marine waters are bringing the topic of climate change and solutions to the forefront of conversations.