Climate Change and Hurricanes. Of particular importance to Florida and the Southeast is how climate change will influence tropical cyclone activity and associated hazards. With continued warming of the land and ocean, hurricanes are expected to increase in intensity and reach major category strength (Category 3 or higher) when they occur.

Florida residents think climate change is happening at higher rates than the national average. As of March 2023, about two-thirds of the state believes in anthropogenic climate change, up from 55% in April 2020.

Feb 28, 2022 · Climate change has already changed places like Florida permanently and irreversibly — affecting coral reefs, leading to higher property values and increasing inequality for vulnerable populations in the state, according to a new …

May 17, 2024 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed legislation that erases most references to climate change from state law. The new law takes effect July 1. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: This week, Key West,...

Jul 7, 2024 · As warmer temperatures continue to plague Florida, the state has become more Republican — and less willing to take steps to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that accelerate climate change.

Jan 16, 2025 · These practices help visitors reduce their greenhouse gas contributions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. To learn more about climate change impacts in Florida and the Southeast region, see Chapter 22 of the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Related Resources. Restoration of the Florida Everglades (EPA) Climate Change and Freshwater ...

Jul 12, 2023 · How DeSantis's environmental policies crippled Florida in the climate change era, and what the rest of the country should learn from the mistakes.

Florida’s climate is changing. The Florida peninsula has warmed more than one degree (F) during the last century. The sea is rising about one inch every decade, and heavy rainstorms are becoming more se-vere.

We perform research that advances the understanding of the climate variability and changes of Florida and the surrounding region. We provide outreach in presentations and at events aimed at a variety of groups, interests, and ages.

Jan 8, 2025 · Climate change, a development boom, and overexploitation of groundwater are draining the Sunshine State. ... Florida’s groundwater supply is the primary source of drinking water for roughly 90 ...