Union of Concerned Scientists

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Hector Cortes, from Puerto Rico, prepares heaving lines on Aug. 29, 2019, at Naval Station Mayport in preparation for Hurricane Dorian.

Mayport, Other Bases Could See More Hot Days If Emissions Continue Unchecked

Brendan Rivers

Jacksonville’s Naval Station Mayport is among the many military bases that will have to deal with significantly hotter days, according to a new report…

Florida Roundup

7/19/19: Florida Heat Could Be Life Threatening In 20 Years; Moon Landing At 50

Florida’s heat set record highs last month. The Union of Concerned Scientists says in less than 20 years, Florida will be so hot for so much of the year…

An airman assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE drinks water while working on a construction site.

First Coast

Jacksonville Could See More Dangerously Hot Days Unless Greenhouse Gases Are Cut

Brendan Rivers

In the days after Hurricane Irma tore up the center of Florida in September 2017, 14 residents at a South Florida nursing home died after the facility…

First Coast

Report: Florida Has Most Homes At Risk In Lower 48 States From Rising Seas

Bill Bortzfield

A new report estimates $351 billion worth of Florida homes will be at risk from tidal flooding by the end of the century, including a significant portion…

State News

Florida Energy Summit Touts Natural Gas In Jacksonville

Ryan Benk

Natural gas took center stage at the Florida Energy Summit in Jacksonville Thursday, sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer…

Science

Report: Climate Change Threatens Florida's Historic Landmarks

Melissa Ross

A new report is sounding the alarm again about climate change and how it could impact the Sunshine State.The Union of Concerned Scientists says seven…