climate change /tags/climate-change climate change en-US WLRN Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT How climate change is contributing to the home insurance crisis in Florida and across the country /business/2024-09-05/how-climate-change-is-contributing-to-the-home-insurance-crisis-in-florida-and-across-the-country The home insurance market in every other state seems to be headed down the road that Florida has paved. We dove into this issue through a partnership with NPR station WWNO in New Orleans for their podcast, "Sea Change." Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /business/2024-09-05/how-climate-change-is-contributing-to-the-home-insurance-crisis-in-florida-and-across-the-country Jessica Meszaros Coastal flooding is getting more common, even on sunny days /environment/2024-08-06/coastal-flooding-is-getting-more-common-even-on-sunny-days High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:37:27 GMT /environment/2024-08-06/coastal-flooding-is-getting-more-common-even-on-sunny-days Rebecca Hersher New protections for the Rice’s Whale in the Gulf of Mexico delayed until December /environment/2024-08-28/new-protections-for-the-rices-whale-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-delayed-until-december The Rice's whale is one of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest and most mysterious animals, and is found nowhere else on Earth. NOAA Fisheries is set to publish a new critical habitat designation for the species. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:30:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-28/new-protections-for-the-rices-whale-in-the-gulf-of-mexico-delayed-until-december Kylie Williams | WUFT Report: Florida leads the Southeast in solar capacity but has room to improve /environment/2024-08-27/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-in-solar-capacity-but-has-room-to-improve While a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report called Florida a 'solar powerhouse,' its numbers fall behind other states when averaged out per customer Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-27/report-florida-leads-the-southeast-in-solar-capacity-but-has-room-to-improve Kristan Reynolds | The Invading Sea Miami-Dade's first urban forestry plan puts trees at the center of battle against heat /government-politics/2024-08-22/miami-dade-heat-trees-urban-forestry-canopy As Miami-Dade seeks feedback on an Urban Forestry Draft Plan to tackle extreme heat, the county's chief heat officer tells WLRN trees are "the greatest tool we have for keeping Miami-Dade cool." They also absorb stormwater, provide a habitat for wildlife, aid pollution and beautify streets. "We need to start treating trees as the critical infrastructure that they are," she said. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-22/miami-dade-heat-trees-urban-forestry-canopy Daniel Rivero The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why /npr-breaking-news/2024-08-14/the-oceans-are-weirdly-hot-scientists-are-trying-to-figure-out-why Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2024-08-14/the-oceans-are-weirdly-hot-scientists-are-trying-to-figure-out-why Rebecca Hersher Why does South Florida feel so hot? It’s not just the temperature that is rising /health/2024-08-14/why-does-south-florida-feel-so-damn-hot-its-not-just-the-temperature-that-is-rising Humidity is why medical experts say that South Florida’s climate can be harder on the health and body than a dry climate like Arizona, where a 90 degree temperature doesn’t feel all that oppressive. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:00 GMT /health/2024-08-14/why-does-south-florida-feel-so-damn-hot-its-not-just-the-temperature-that-is-rising Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald Florida emergency manager says post-storm rebuilding costs could pose problems /business/2024-07-31/post-storm-rebuilding-costs-could-pose-problems As the Atlantic Ocean shows signs of heating up, potentially fueling damaging hurricanes, a former state and national disaster chief warned of working-class Floridians being priced out of communities in post-storm rebuilding. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /business/2024-07-31/post-storm-rebuilding-costs-could-pose-problems Jim Turner | News Service of Florida Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters /environment/2024-07-31/do-you-rent-you-may-be-more-vulnerable-to-climate-driven-disasters The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-31/do-you-rent-you-may-be-more-vulnerable-to-climate-driven-disasters Rebecca Hersher As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out /environment/2024-07-26/as-states-tap-into-federal-dollars-to-address-climate-change-floridians-lose-out Many states accepted IRA federal funding to address climate change, but Florida turned the money down from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:19:15 GMT /environment/2024-07-26/as-states-tap-into-federal-dollars-to-address-climate-change-floridians-lose-out Jessica Meszaros