A new FAU survey finds that 36% of Floridians have moved or are considering moving due to hazards such as hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat. Nearly a quarter of North Floridians say weather hazards have influenced their past moves and about 20% of respondents in the rest of the Peninsula south say they are considering a move at least in part due to weather hazards. More than 60% are concerned about stronger storms and flooding, and nearly half are concerned about homeowner’s insurance costs.

With growing urbanization worldwide, concerns for its effects on wildlife is also growing. Many species, however, are able to adapt to urban life by taking advantage of urban resources, like supplemental feeding. While supplemental feeding is considered to contribute to reproductive success of urban wildlife, the exact effects on mammalian reproduction remains unclear. Now, researchers provide evidence that supplemental feeding can boost reproductive conditions of squirrels in urban areas.