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Florida's Rising Temperatures and Human Health
Extreme heat events cause more deaths each year than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods combined
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Climate Disruptions and the COVID Pandemic
Extreme weather events driven by climate warming combined with the global pandemic to make 2020 a very bad year
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Florida Ecosystems Threatened by Climate Warming
Florida is a global biodiversity hotspot. Many iconic Florida species are already at risk because of climate warming, and it's getting worse.
Sep 18, 20204 min read
“A Forecaster's Nightmare"
Scientists say warmer seas due to climate change are causing hurricanes to suddenly grow in strength. Are Laura, Michael, and Harvey a sign of the times?
Sep 14, 20205 min read


Expect Extreme Coastal Flooding More Often
Climate warming is changing the behavior of tropical storms and hurricanes, causing bigger, more frequent storm surge flooding. This is the new normal.
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Climate Adaptation Center Launch Boosted by 2019 Climate Change Summit
The 2019 Climate Change Summit at USF helped to launch the Climate Adaptation Center. Watch the conference video here!
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Twin Storms Head Into the Gulf of Mexico
The 2020 record hurricane season, driven by climate warming, features major storms Marco and Laura in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.
Aug 23, 20202 min read
Tropical Storm Laura Threatens Florida
Tropical storms Laura and Marco are growing rapidly, fueled by very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico.
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Peak Florida Hurricane Season Is Here
CAC's hurricane specialist, Bob Bunting, gives the 2020 installment of his annual hurricane season preview.
Aug 13, 20203 min read


U.S. Climate To Be More Extreme By 2050
More extreme climate will affect as many as 118 million people in the U.S. annually by 2050. Much of the U.S. will be hotter and drier.
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Climate Disruptions Are Impacting Human Health
Climate warming is worsening human health problems in Florida, including heat waves, red tide and the spread of infectious diseases.
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Sahara Dust is Heading Our Way
Dust from the Sahara desert is approaching the U.S. It will impact hurricane development and, possibly, the occurrence of red tide.
Jun 24, 20202 min read
The CEO of Sarasota’s Climate Adaptation Center on Science and Hope in a Hotter World
CAC's CEO, Bob Bunting, on the reality of climate warming, its impact, and the potential for a vibrant "climate economy."
Jun 18, 20203 min read
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