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DeSantis highlights Florida’s leadership in immigration enforcement, calls for Highway Patrol pay raises

CLIMATE CHANGE


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Moo-ve over methane: UF researchers test new feed to cut cow emissions from burps, farts

Read full article: Moo-ve over methane: UF researchers test new feed to cut cow emissions from burps, farts

Researchers at the University of Florida are steak-ing their reputations on a solution to cows contributing to greenhouse gases: A way to make their burps and farts cause less damage to the climate.

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Why searching for shipwrecks in Great Lakes has never been easier

Read full article: Why searching for shipwrecks in Great Lakes has never been easier

There are several reasons why this might be the “golden age” of shipwreck searching.

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People are burying tea bags around the world for good reason

Read full article: People are burying tea bags around the world for good reason

Here's how to join the Tea Bag Index discovery where citizens explore the science behind climate change by contributing to soil research on carbon sequestration.

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Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight back

Read full article: Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight back

Climate researchers are raising the alarm about sea level rise, tidal flooding, and extreme rain.

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500,000 people — including those in Jacksonville — may be affected by sea level rise by 2050, new study finds

Read full article: 500,000 people — including those in Jacksonville — may be affected by sea level rise by 2050, new study finds

Startling projections predict hundreds of thousands of homes could be underwater in just a few decades, with the Jacksonville area at high risk for continued sea level rise.

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Satellites show impacts of ship pollution in the sky

Read full article: Satellites show impacts of ship pollution in the sky

Researchers published a case study exploring the impact of global maritime shipping pollution on clouds.

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Why upcoming eclipse is such a rare event

Read full article: Why upcoming eclipse is such a rare event

What type of eclipse it will be and where the eclipse will be is what makes this a rare event.

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Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years

Read full article: Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years

Ice coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes — Lake Superior — having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.

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Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb

Read full article: Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb

Climate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate assessment.

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Hurricane Idalia: Photos depict damage to Florida’s Gulf Coast

Read full article: Hurricane Idalia: Photos depict damage to Florida’s Gulf Coast

Power outages, flooding and vicious storm surge will likely take a while for citizens to recover from.

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Hurricane Idalia: Watch live Florida beach cams as storm hits region

Read full article: Hurricane Idalia: Watch live Florida beach cams as storm hits region

Take a look below at some of the live cameras in cities throughout Florida as the state prepares for Idalia to strike.

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Photos reveal just how damaging Tropical Storm Hilary was in California

Read full article: Photos reveal just how damaging Tropical Storm Hilary was in California

It was the first tropical storm to strike California in 84 years, and it caused damage that will take a while for residents to clean up.

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Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

Read full article: Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

The death toll has climbed to more than 100, and the photos below chronicle just how devastating the damage has been, particularly in the town of Lahaina.

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Wildfires 101: How they start, why they are tough to stop

Read full article: Wildfires 101: How they start, why they are tough to stop

The wildfires in Hawaii come after a summer of record wildfires in Canada, which has caused air quality issues around the world.

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Just how hot was July in Jacksonville? These numbers might surprise you

Read full article: Just how hot was July in Jacksonville? These numbers might surprise you

Here are the July stats for temperatures in the Jacksonville area, according to data from the National Weather Service.

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St. Johns County residents in flood-prone areas could be eligible for federal grant money to elevate their homes

Read full article: St. Johns County residents in flood-prone areas could be eligible for federal grant money to elevate their homes

St. Johns County residents could be getting help after years of dealing with flooding caused by storms.

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VIDEO: Tornado roars through Michigan town, causing tragic damage

Read full article: VIDEO: Tornado roars through Michigan town, causing tragic damage

This happened in 2022 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

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Are water temps in Florida Keys truly record setting? It’s complicated...

Read full article: Are water temps in Florida Keys truly record setting? It’s complicated...

The temperature recorded was an astonishing 101.1°.

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How record heat has spread to spots you wouldn’t expect

Read full article: How record heat has spread to spots you wouldn’t expect

The World Meteorological Organization, an agency of the UN, said the first week of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole.

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Stunning footage of Yellowstone flooding still resonates more than 1 year later

Read full article: Stunning footage of Yellowstone flooding still resonates more than 1 year later

One home in the video above can be seen literally collapsing into the Yellowstone River and then floating down it.

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This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life

Read full article: This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life

A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.

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Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

Read full article: Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change.

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Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in Europe

Read full article: Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in Europe

A report shows Europeans, particularly in the south of the continent, are being subjected to more heat stress during the summer months as climate change causes longer periods of extreme weather.

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Climate change and your health: Preventing hyponatremia

Read full article: Climate change and your health: Preventing hyponatremia

You’ve probably heard about how climate change can affect the environment, but what about your health?

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Local heritage sites vanishing from climate change

Read full article: Local heritage sites vanishing from climate change

The clock is ticking to preserve and document the relics of the past before history is erased from development and sea level rise.

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A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding

Read full article: A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding

New research out of the University of Florida suggests that stormwater ponds, specifically permanently wet retention ponds, are a significant source of climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin

Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin

You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

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Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984

Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

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Why de-paving cities could help make things way less hot

Read full article: Why de-paving cities could help make things way less hot

If you’ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

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Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate change

Read full article: Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate change

We all know that losing a loved one is tough, and it’s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?

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Have a ‘Solutionaries’ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate change

Read full article: Have a ‘Solutionaries’ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate change

Now that we’ve launched our new “Solutionaries” digital newscast, we want to know: Have you seen an episode? How about the latest one? Do you have any ideas for the future?

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How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care

Read full article: How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care

Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy you’re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?

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How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!

Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

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Thinking about climate change? These visuals are a must-see

Read full article: Thinking about climate change? These visuals are a must-see

If you just finished watching our latest episode of “Solutionaries,” then you know we focused on the environment and all things climate change-related.

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What to know about urban heat islands

Read full article: What to know about urban heat islands

Cities, especially urban ones, are often plagued by an issue most commonly referred to as heat islands.

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Want to be a ‘street scientist?’ Volunteering might be easier than you think

Read full article: Want to be a ‘street scientist?’ Volunteering might be easier than you think

Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as “street scientists,” to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.

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Global warming could have an unsavory impact on coffee

Read full article: Global warming could have an unsavory impact on coffee

If you’re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

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How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that

Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

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The AP Interview: NZ climate chief to aim higher at UN talks

Read full article: The AP Interview: NZ climate chief to aim higher at UN talks

New Zealand’s Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the coronavirus pandemic has shown that humans are very good at responding to an immediate crisis.

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Did you know sand temperatures influence sea turtles’ genders?

Read full article: Did you know sand temperatures influence sea turtles’ genders?

With sea turtle nesting season underway, chances are you know to keep an eye out for marked-off nests while you’re walking on the beach.

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Florida’s environment getting extra funding in the budget

Read full article: Florida’s environment getting extra funding in the budget

Several million dollars are set aside for the coming fiscal year to address impacts of climate change on the environment.

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‘Normal’ weather in Jacksonville has changed

Read full article: ‘Normal’ weather in Jacksonville has changed

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirms it becoming hotter and wetter in Jacksonville, based on updated climate normal weather data from the past three decades.

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Are you recycling correctly? This handy chart will clear up any confusion

Read full article: Are you recycling correctly? This handy chart will clear up any confusion

If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.

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How deforestation is impacting our health as a planet -- and quickly

Read full article: How deforestation is impacting our health as a planet -- and quickly

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

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News4Jax joins global climate collaborative

Read full article: News4Jax joins global climate collaborative

Channel Four is partnering with multiple TV stations around the country, and even some of our own local radio stations here for a new climate collaborative.

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How climate change might affect future pandemics

Read full article: How climate change might affect future pandemics

Earth Day is a time to think about the environment and global warming and climate change are often top of mind.

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EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden climate summit

Read full article: EU reaches major climate deal ahead of Biden climate summit

The European Union has reached a tentative climate deal that is intended to make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050.

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AP sources: Biden to pledge halving greenhouse gases by 2030

Read full article: AP sources: Biden to pledge halving greenhouse gases by 2030

President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.

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Marijuana farms contributing to climate change, research shows

Read full article: Marijuana farms contributing to climate change, research shows

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Growing cannabis indoors is racking up energy production, resulting in large amounts of damaging gases that warm Earth. Electric usage is the highest across the southeast leading to increased CO2 emissions from indoor cannabis cultivation. In Jacksonville, the need for dehumidifiers and air conditioning adds about 1,500 kilograms of emissions to every kilogram of product. The island relies primarily on burning oil for electricity, boosting emissions to over 5,000 kilograms per kilogram of product. As it turns out, Southern California’s moderate climate and renewable power makes it a prime location for the lowest emissions.

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