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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
“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
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
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