Ron DeSantis dismisses climate change link to stronger hurricanes. What does the science say?
Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall in Florida within two weeks, leaving a trail of destruction. Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., dismissed any link between climate change and the storms, saying, "There’s nothing new under the sun."
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Heeding requests, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eases voting rules after hurricanes
Gov. Ron DeSantis is easing some elections rules this year after officials in several counties asked for emergency relief following back-to-back hurricanes. The Florida Supervisor of Elections association on Tuesday sent a letter to DeSantis asking him to waive several state requirements in counties that were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Gov. DeSantis eases Florida election rules for Hurricane Milton-hit areas
Eleven counties slammed by Hurricane Milton can adjust early voting times and set up new polling places under an order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis to allow for ‘reasonable’ and ‘modest’ election changes for areas hit by the hurricane
This order will add these counties to a previous executive order he put out after Hurricane Helene that allowed for changes.
Election rules eased for storm-hit counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order this week allowing Florida counties hit hard by recent hurricanes to make some changes, including moving polling locations, to ensure voters can cast their ballots for the November election.
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Hurricanes Helene, Milton both bore evidence of climate change
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Hurricanes and Climate Change
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PolitiFact FL: DeSantis dismisses climate change link to hurricanes. Here’s what science says
The science about climate change’s role in hurricanes is still considered unsettled, experts told PolitiFact, but more recent ...
Hurricanes Highlight Climate Crisis As This Foundation Offers Hope
As Hurricanes Helene and Milton reveal the growing intensity of climate change, one foundation offers hope and possibility ...
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Hurricanes Milton and Helene were intensified by climate change, researchers find
Hurricanes —the most powerful storms on Earth—are becoming more widespread and destructive as a warming planet increases their intensity. Hurricanes Helene and Milton are following the trend of these ...
Hurricanes do little to move Republicans on climate
Recent storms have devastated numerous conservative districts. That doesn’t mean their lawmakers will change course.
No, the government isn’t making hurricanes: New misinformation tracker debunks climate myths
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How hurricanes like Milton may be supercharged by climate change
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Hurricanes, climate change and the warnings that weren’t heeded
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