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2 Years Later, Gulf Spill Was But Lull in Our Appetite for Oil

2 Years Later, Gulf Spill Was But Lull in Our Appetite for Oil

Though many hoped the Deepwater Horizon disaster would loosen oil's grip on America, it didn't turn out that way. … Read More

Florida Left High and Dry and More Prone to Wildfires

Florida Left High and Dry and More Prone to Wildfires

So far this year, nearly 1,400 wildfires have burned in Florida, thanks to ideal burning conditions from the long-term drought. … Read More

The Future is Now for Sea Level Rise in South Florida

The Future is Now for Sea Level Rise in South Florida

Local governments have already been dealing with the effects of the rising sea, and Hallandale Beach is a perfect example. … Read More

Search For Survivors Begins as Tornadoes Pummel States

Search For Survivors Begins as Tornadoes Pummel States

One of the biggest tornado outbreaks in March's history ripped apart at least 10 states in the South and Midwest.… Read More

Hurricanes Pose Major Risk to Wind Energy Industry

Hurricanes Pose Major Risk to Wind Energy Industry

A new study finds offshore wind energy turbines along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are vulnerable to hurricanes.… Read More

The 2011 Hurricane Season is Over: Now for the Recap

The 2011 Hurricane Season is Over: Now for the Recap

After a three-year hiatus, Irene was the first hurricane to make landfall in the U.S., and one of 19 named tropical storms in the third-most-active season on record.… Read More

As Sea Level Rises, Everglades Become More Vital to South Florida’s Survival

As Sea Level Rises, Everglades Become More Vital to South Florida’s Survival

Sea level rise is threatening the water supply for millions of South Floridians. Could the solution lie in restoring the Everglades?… Read More

As the Climate Warms, Magnolias Move North

As the Climate Warms, Magnolias Move North

Southern magnolias, one of the most enduring symbols of the American South, are expanding their range as temperatures rise, a recent study found.… Read More

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