Tag: climate change
Trump withdraws US from Paris Climate Agreement (includes video story)
For the second time since 2017, President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, a worldwide pact that aims to limit global...
Insurance crisis threatens California’s wildfire recovery efforts (includes video story)
As climate-related disasters grow in frequency and intensity, California’s ongoing battle with devastating wildfires speaks to an impending crisis — an insurance system on the...
South Florida expert says rising seas endanger coastal wildlife
As sea levels continue to rise with accelerating climate change, experts say coastal wildlife – from shorebirds to sea turtles — are losing crucial...
Ripple Effect: Water pollution in South Florida waterways (includes audio story)
Water pollution is a critical issue affecting communities, ecosystems and livelihoods. Throughout this podcast, we highlight experts and advocates who share insights and solutions...
U.S. Senate candidate Mucarsel-Powell makes last-minute appeal to college students
Incumbent Rick Scott remains favored to serve a second term in the U.S. Senate ahead of his challenger, one-term Congresswoman and associate dean of...
A run-off and a rematch, the District 7 County Commissioner race...
In 2020, former Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner lost by 1,301 votes to school board member and lawyer Raquel Regalado for a then-open District 7...
Former international economist and FIU professor finds success as a thriller...
From a young age, Ken Peters idolized his brother, Barry. Older by seven years and a hero in Ken’s eyes, Barry excelled in sports,...
President Biden’s love letter to the nation (includes video story)
On Wednesday night, President Joe Biden gave perhaps the most important speech in his political career from the Oval Office. He talked about ...
The effects of “Don’t Say Climate Change” bill in Florida (includes...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that reduces the priority of climate change, removes the term "climate change" from state statutes and prohibits...
Sea level rise leads to changes at iconic Peacock Park
One of Coconut Grove’s most iconic views will soon start to look a little different. The culprit? Climate change.
Peacock Park will be the site...