Climate change

On Speaking Of, we talk high power loads, winters that are getting less cold, and the climate outlook for our region.

Rising temperatures, increasing nutrients, and changing currents could all be factors in the algae expansion.

At least a dozen federal datasets have been axed or altered under the Trump administration. They track issues such as climate change, food security, and health outcomes.

In her talk, Pastor Neddy Astudillo of Tampa used examples from Florida to describe how environmental racism, human rights, and democracy are connected.

Daylight, rainfall, and temperatures have a significant impact on plants and their changing colors. These weather factors are shifting.

Florida's summer heat has generally been extended by about a week and a half to two weeks. This is based on a Climate Central analysis of data between 1970 and 2024.

Eddy Bouza is a certified flood plain manager, has studied nature-based resilience, and has directed the state's Resilient Florida Program.

Two-thirds of the dangerously hot days in Florida in recent years are linked to climate change. Symptoms of heat exposure include false labor contractions and pre-term labor.

Underwater currents in the Gulf should be monitored when a hurricane approaches Florida. A new study shows the current slowed just before Hurricane Ian hit Category 5.

With record-breaking heat and stronger hurricanes, Florida is considered ground zero by some for global warming consequences.