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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%.

According to Great Lakes Ice Tracker, ice cover on the Great Lakes was at a record low of 3.1%, eclipsing the previous Feb. 11 record of 6.5% set in 2012.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

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

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

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.

In March, the blob made landfall at numerous Florida beaches, covering them in seaweed. Now, the blob is reportedly headed to Galveston, Texas.

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.

According to Great Lakes Ice Tracker, ice cover on the Great Lakes was at a record low of 7.5%, eclipsing the previous Feb. 12 record of 8.5% set in 2012.

It was quite a discovery in tropical waters to bring in a Greenland shark, which can live for more than 500 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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

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.

Florida’s efforts to keep beaches clean and save lives in the ocean are taking a high-tech turn with the introduction of a cleaning robot.

Happy National Park week!

On Feb. 8, Raina Greenfest jumped on a bus from Palm Beach to Tallahassee to try to convince lawmakers to vote no.

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.

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?

If you’re familiar with the Texas coast, which isn’t known for having crystal clear water, you probably never would have suspected that a mere 100 miles off of Galveston is a 56 square mile marine sanctuary complete.

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

If you’re watching the latest episode of “Solutionaries,” the newest from our solutions journalism-based digital show, then you’re already well aware that the topic is climate change, and everything environmentally related.

We’re not the only ones feeling this warm up. Winter is the fastest warming season, with those who see numerous days below freezing feeling the impacts most.

When looking back on 2021, it was another wild year for weather. Even though Jacksonville wasn’t directly impacted by a major disaster, others were not so lucky.

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

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.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

A city reliant on heritage tourism struggles to protect its most valuable assets.

Veronica Glover grew up in Jacksonville’s Urban Core near the Buckman Wastewater Treatment Facility, JEA’s largest regional sewer plant. She still lives in the predominantly Black neighborhood, where air pollution from heavy industry and the nearby highway is inescapable.

Some parts of the Northern Great Lakes region were greeted by their first significant snowfall of the season earlier this week, but not even the arrival of the fluffy white stuff could mask these historic times for the Great Lakes themselves.

It’s that time of year when many travel north to see the leaves in all shades of reds, yellows and oranges. It’s called “leaf peeping,” and it’s a common fall activity.

For the nation and world to reach a target of “net zero” CO² emissions by 2050, climate experts say vehicles and light-duty trucks must dominate American auto sales by the end of this decade.

General Sherman is still standing, but it’s not out of the figurative woods just yet, as it still towers in one of the county’s most famous stretch of woods.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday released an updated list of the billion-dollar disasters so far for 2021 — which is already tracking well above the historical average of seven events per year.

Climatologists tell News4Jax they’re not surprised and say it’s evidence of a shifting climate that much of our infrastructure isn’t prepared for.

Attention all wine lovers: A shift in climate is likely to impact the future production of wine.

A tree that’s larger than the Statue of Liberty from its base to the torch is trying to be shielded away from wildfires in California.

It feels like slow and steady wins the race when we’re talking about our temperatures cooling down every fall — especially in Florida when it feels like our heat lingers every year.

This past year has been a year for climate extremes. More frequent and intense wildfires in the West and dangerous flash flooding across the East.

Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.

Maybe you’re preparing to return to in-person work. Perhaps you came back to the office months ago. Or maybe you’ll be doing some combination of remote employment and in-office days, balancing Zoom calls from your living room with physical appearances.

There was an all-time record high of over 67 degrees Fahrenheit over eastern Greenland last week.

The story behind Florida’s new laws that strip cities of their ability to fight climate change.

Researchers say if a Category 4 hurricane came ashore nearby, it would cause catastrophic damage in Jacksonville, largely due to changes that people have made to the St. Johns River over the past 100 years.

Utility-scale solar made significant gains over the past year, moving the state of Florida into the leading state for installed solar capacity in the region.

Switching from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles can lower CO2 levels in the atmosphere, providing environmental and health benefits.

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.