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Climate Change and Extreme Weather: Understanding the Connection
A changing climate alters hazards. The places and systems we build shape the damage. Here is how to understand both without oversimplifying either.
Saharan Dust in Florida: Why It Happens and What It Means for Weather and Health
Saharan dust is a recurring Atlantic traveler. It can tint skies, change storm conditions and affect air quality—but an elevated plume is not the same as pollution at breathing level.
Flood Safety and Climate Risk: What to Do Before, During and After a Flood
The most useful flood plan is the one you make before roads disappear. This evidence-based guide explains what to do before, during and after flooding—and how climate change can alter the risk
Ladybugs: Biology, Myths, Cultural Meaning & Where They Live
A ladybug spotted on Tybee Island sparked a closer look at these familiar beetles—their biology, species, habitats, cultural folklore, conservation and current insect research.