Climate change

Farmworker advocates are calling on the Florida Legislature to take up a bill that would protect outdoor workers in extreme heat.

More than a hundred students from across Florida were at the State Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for clean energy legislation.

As sea levels rise, saltwater intrusion and heat will create challenges for certain plants and trees to survive in the coming years, and Florida is on the front lines.

Climate scientists and decision makers from lawmakers to business leaders will discuss ways to speed up climate adaptation for threats posed by rising seas and extreme weather events.

According to NOAA, last year marked the 5th hottest year in the state’s recorded history. An unusually warm January followed.

Preparing for the 2023 legislative session, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has announced the creation of a new Select Committee on Resiliency.

Acidification is “not terribly bad right now” in the Gulf, but due to climate change, the water will likely become more acidic in the future. This threatens the estimated $2.04 trillion annual marine economy.

Advocacy groups say the nation’s disaster response system isn’t ready as climate change leads to more extreme calamities.

"As we increase the temperature of the atmosphere... the air that is all around us can hold more water," says Daniel Gilford of Climate Central. "There's been about a 10% increase in atmospheric moisture and rainfall associated with Hurricane Ian."

The Biden administration's new climate package includes major incentives for cleaner energy. But some say it doesn't do enough for communities of color that are affected the most by climate change.