Extreme Heat

As temperatures soar, officials are urging residents to stay indoors. But for those without housing, that can be a challenge.

Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common. Heat index levels of up to 112 degrees are forecast in parts of Florida over the next few days and extreme heat is expected in Arizona by Saturday.

Filta technicians visit restaurants, hospitals and stadiums to collect the cooking oil from fryers to be refined into biodiesel, which can help cut down carbon emissions.

The county will serve as a test case for the new heat warning levels. If they work well, the weather service may make them permanent and export them to other Florida counties.

Farmworker Association of Central Florida’s Jeannie Economos said there’s bipartisan support for the bill, but it still hasn’t been read by a committee in the House or Senate.

Harris discussed recently enacted efforts to tackle climate change during the appearance with Miami singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan.

Consistent high temperatures could "accelerate the outset of drought,” says one climatologist.

Florida is coming off its fifth warmest year in 2022.

The warmest months were March and November, up 4.5 and 5.3 degrees from the average, respectively.

At first glance, it may be hard to recognize the links between climate change and diabetes but they’ve been traced in a number of studies, according to health experts.

A study of several cities in Florida shows an average rise of as much as 3 degrees in the past century.

Scientists at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) delivered a clear message: Climate change is — unequivocally — making extreme weather events worse.