Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments − our study shows how it’s testing communities in Florida
Climate disasters and sea-level rise harm local governments by increasing costs and undercutting their property tax bases.
Tag: sea-level rise
Coral researchers report ‘mass mortality’ in Florida Reef; archaeology group fights to preserve historic sites from rising seas
Researchers have called this summer’s record ocean temperatures the worst coral bleaching event in Florida’s history,
Federal government proposing Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area; archaeologists’ work offers lessons on sea-level rise
The conservation area would use federal dollars to leverage existing projects, including the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
Video: What is a King Tide?
This bite-sized video explains the factors that cause a higher-than-normal tide known as a King Tide.
Video: What is a flood zone?
Scientists use past rain and flood records to map floodplain boundaries.
University of Miami oceanography students voyage to study sea-level rise
The students ventured out as part of research on how the changing Florida Current will affect sea-level rise in coastal ...
Hardening Tyndall part of effort to prepare military bases for climate disasters; rising seas and extreme storms threatening cemeteries
The Pentagon is investing at least $5 billion to rebuild and harden Tyndall Air Force Base against hurricanes.
Florida group pushes retailers to protect farmworkers from heat; study considers climate change’s impact on historical sites
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers wants retailers to use their clout with growers to improve working conditions for farmworkers.
Florida disaster declaration approved for Hurricane Idalia; Cedar Key shows risks from rising seas
Gov. DeSantis toured the storm damage and President Biden declared a major disaster area for Florida's hardest-hit counties.