May 30, 2024
Despite a Parks Department promise of 308 trees at the former Landing site, don’t hold your breath unless tower development…
Reporting on extreme heat events, climate effects, and how rising temperatures impact health, energy use, and city planning in Jacksonville.
May 23, 2024
Just in time for a sweltering weekend: A heat risk forecast
The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to warn people of potentially long durations of dangerous…
May 16, 2024
OPINION | Author’s Saturday talk should be a hotter topic
Author Jeff Goodell will speak Saturday at Jacksonville’s main library about his book, The Heat Will Kill You First.…
May 14, 2024
Heat risks increase for workers in the South, study says
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study concludes that excessive heat puts their…
May 9, 2024
Heat index could hit triple digits in Jacksonville
Temperatures this week could be the hottest of the year across the Sunshine State, hitting mid- to upper-90s in North…
March 1, 2024
Florida may ban heat protections for workers
Pending legislation would block local governments from guaranteeing outdoor workers access to shade, clean water, rest breaks and even heat…
November 29, 2023
First Coast counties unite in fight against climate threats
Seven counties are participating in the Resilient First Coast Collaborative, a attempt to jointly battle the effects of climate change.…
September 27, 2023
Strong El Niño could bring warm, wet weather by winter
NOAA’s updated weather outlook indicates a slightly increased confidence of a strong El Niño event.…
August 16, 2023
OPINION | Resiliency begins with us
Will we look back and say we did our best on an individual level to fight climate change?…
August 9, 2023
Waves of heat-weary Jaxsons turn for medical help
The number of heat-related calls to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue has nearly doubled since last year.…
August 8, 2023
As Jacksonville bakes, people seek relief wherever they can
The oppressive heat prompted the city to open cooling centers Tuesday. The homeless, elderly and outdoor workers are at particular…
July 31, 2023
Heat wave fires up city plan for cooling centers
Jacksonville’s plan calls for using buses, city libraries and community centers as cooling centers when extreme heat is forecast.…