Some Duke Energy customers said they got a big shock when they opened their most recent electric bill – a new charge that requires them to spend a specific amount of money with the utility company per month.

Over the course of the last century, records show a trend to wetter annual conditions in last four consecutive “normal periods.”

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

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.

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.

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.

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

A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.

Falling snow is not a common sight in Central Florida.

From the third busiest Atlantic hurricane season on record to widespread tornado activity and wildfires scorching a combined 964,000 acres across the U.S., there was no shortage of big weather stories throughout 2021.

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.

The City of Orlando is taking drastic steps to lower its carbon footprint by transforming its entire fleet of vehicles to electric or natural gas.