Climate Change

Florida already had an affordable housing and insurance crisis. Then came the 2024 hurricane season. WUSF’s Jessica Meszaros explains how climate change impacts insurance.

The Biden administration has approved more than $2.3 billion for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Studies show the system for distributing the funds deepens historical divides.

Amy Siewe, who is well known in South Florida’s python-hunting community, is pioneering new territory in the wildlife guiding business, leading adventurous visitors on excursions to find the invasive constrictors that have overrun the Everglades.

Laborers have suffered in extreme heat triggered by climate change. Deaths aren’t inevitable, and employers can save lives by providing ample water and breaks, researchers say.

Incumbent Rick Scott, a Republican, reportedly banned the words “climate change” from state agencies as governor. Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell favors climate-resilient infrastructure.

Climate change hasn't increased the total number of hurricanes hitting the U.S., but it is making dangerous storms more common.

We spoke to folks living in Town 'n' Country impacted by storm surge and found out why this area off Tampa Bay was hit so hard.

A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, and a warmer ocean evaporates more moisture into the air — both contribute to wetter storms.

The tribe celebrated plans to spend the money to replace gas and diesel-burning school buses and other vehicles with electric vehicles at a ceremony that included students and federal officials.

Left to nature, coral’s mating prospects are somewhat restricted by their inability to walk, fly or swipe Tinder to find a mate.

At least 58 players have died from exertional heat stroke since 1992. Five high school players have died since July of suspected heat-related illnesses.

Heatstroke can damage organs if not quickly treated. A lot of races aren't prepared to offer the right care, which includes emerging victims in ice baths at the venue to quickly cool body temperature.