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Human exposure to wildfires has more than doubled in two decades – who is at risk might surprise you
The knowledge has implications for how communities prepare to fight wildfires in the future, how they respond to population growth, and whether policy changes such as increasing insurance premiums to reduce losses will be effective.
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By Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University
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7/5/23
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Nine months ago, when Hurricane Ian clobbered Southwest Florida, one of the places that suffered serious damage was the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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6/29/23
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Florida's nearly 500,000 acres of salt marshes are under threat from rising seas, polluted runoff, and an abundance of urban development that's been a growing concern.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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6/23/23
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The study discovered that hurricanes ultimately help warm the ocean by enhancing its ability to absorb and store heat. And that can have far-reaching consequences.
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By Noel Gutiérrez Brizuela, University of California/San Diego and Sally Warner, Brandeis University
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6/22/23
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While forecasters do not project the storm will gain enough speed to become a hurricane, its future remains unclear, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
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6/20/23
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Last fall, the electorate in Titusville approved making a right to clean water a part of their city’s charter. The measure passed with 82.57% of the vote.
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St. Johns River Water Management District staff prepare and train year-round for emergencies — both to address our operational needs and to assist the communities we serve.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/18/23
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The partnership invites families to discover educational opportunities through a Florida Prepaid college savings plan and enjoy the instructive aspects of the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program.
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From the Florida State Park Service
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6/16/23
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May brought average to above-average rainfall to the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 18-county region and, according to the U.S Drought Monitor, relieved all drought conditions districtwide.
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From the St. Johns River Water Management District
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6/13/23
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Stacker cited data from the National Interagency Fire Center, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to visualize how the spread of wildfires has worsened in recent years.
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By Emma Rubin, Emilia Ruzicka, Stacker.com
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6/13/23
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Hurricane Prep: Residents can help, and in fact play a vital role in protecting their local communities before and during hurricane season, which officially runs through November 30th.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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6/12/23
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Summer afternoon showers and tropical rainfall mean that Mother Nature may be able to handle much of your lawn sprinkling over the next few months, saving water and money.
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From the St. John's River Water Management District
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6/8/23
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Pittman: "Along the 3,394-foot shoreline, someone had chopped down the mangroves on 951 feet of it. The choppers had cut a swath 15 to 26 feet deep along the shore."
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Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the 2023 Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts up to 17 named storms, including up to nine hurricanes.
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From FEMA
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6/4/23
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The Lake Apopka Loop Trail follows the lake’s edge through the property, covering more than 20 miles and providing hiking and biking opportunities.
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Severe weather like hurricanes can wreak havoc on your home, damage your vehicle, and sidetrack your summer vacation. That’s why AAA is sharing its top insurance policies for hurricane season …
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From AAA
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6/2/23
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The Atlantic hurricane season starts today, and forecasters are keeping a close eye on rising ocean temperatures, and not just in the Atlantic.
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By Christina Patricola, Iowa State University
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5/31/23
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Entomologist Brian Bahder and his team at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center consider the study’s outcome a turning point for palm disease research.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/31/23
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For the last 45 years – and under eight different presidential administrations – the EPA and the Corps have required discharge permits in wetlands “adjacent” to water bodies.
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By Albert C. Lin, University of California, Davis
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5/30/23
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In the North Atlantic, tropical storms typically form over the warm waters off eastern Africa. As they move westward, they often hit Caribbean islands before making landfall on the US.
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By Kelsey Ellis, University of Tennessee and Nicholas Grondin, University of Tennessee
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5/28/23
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Pittman: "I’m glad my city still runs a curbside (or alley-side) recycling program. Some Florida cities and counties have canceled theirs."
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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5/25/23
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On May 29th, National Alligator Day heightens the need for species awareness. It is no wonder American alligators are the official state reptile of Florida.
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From UF/IFAS
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5/25/23
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These special birds lay their eggs right on the sand. They perceive an approaching human as a threat and will take flight whenever people, or their dogs, approach too closely.
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From Audubon
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5/24/23
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When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens of visual defects to determine which trees pose an unacceptable risk of “failure” — for example, falling or uprooting.
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In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1st and closing November 30th – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is encouraging our communities to get ahead of potential storms.
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From the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
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5/17/23
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