Jeff Chanton

Dave Beamer surveys debris left behind by Hurricane Helene along his street in Steinhatchee, FL on Sept. 29, 2024. Beamer had just rebuilt his home in the wake of Hurricane Idalia in August 2023, before Helene washed it into a marsh.

A Florida State climate expert explains why hurricanes are getting stronger

Gina Jordan

Regarding the climate and the burning of fossil fuels, Dr. Jeff Chanton says, "Humans are a geological force just like volcanoes. We have released so much carbon dioxide."

Man walks along beach. Giant tree roots are to the right and left of him.

State News

Lawmakers Want Climate Change To Be Considered When Listing Animals As Endangered Or Threatened

Robbie Gaffney

Climate change could soon be a factor state agencies use when determining whether plants and animals are considered endangered or threatened. It also…

Environment

While Not Too Sure, Scientists Hopeful Gov. Scott Got Their Climate Change Message

Sascha Cordner

After weeks of not knowing whether Governor Rick Scott would meet with them, several scientists say they’re happy the Governor did meet with them Tuesday…

Environment

Scientists Want To Speak Directly To Scott, Not Administration, About Climate Change

Sascha Cordner

Governor Rick Scott says his administration is willing to meet with 10 scientists who want to speak with him about climate change. But, the scientists say…