A look at sea-level rise in Florida; DeSantis shuts down Republican debate vote on climate change
Projections of about a foot of sea-level rise by 2050 would mean water over streets in at least part of ...
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‘Our state has taken the bull by the horns’ – Resiliency Florida’s director speaks on efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change
A Q&A with David Rathke, executive director of Resiliency Florida.
A river will run through it unless Jacksonville fully adapts to sea-level rise
There is plenty that can be done to mitigate sea-level rise by considering reality-based changes to building and zoning codes.
Seeking higher ground: Florida’s resiliency community on front lines of climate change
Florida’s resilience officers really are the unsung heroes helping us adapt to the challenges of a changing climate.
From Florida to Colombia, coastal cities face dual challenge of rising sea levels and sinking land
Subsidence, combined with sea-level rise, increases the risk of flooding in cities such as Cartagena, Colombia, and Miami Beach.
‘Our beaches really are taking the brunt of sea-level rise’ – The head of a beach preservation group talks about efforts to make Florida more resilient
A Q&A with Stephen "Pepper" Uchino, president of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
Climate change is turning Florida into a ‘poison paradise’ for homeowners
A steady increase in costly storms is leading insurance companies to drive up premiums or stop insuring Florida homeowners.
Tyndall Air Force Base being rebuilt to withstand climate threats; Florida schools get OK for climate-denial videos
A $5 billion effort is underway to rebuild the base to withstand rising seas, stronger storms and other threats.
Investing in education can address the root cause of forced migration
The narrow lowlands of Central America are particularly vulnerable and exposed to devastating effects of climate change.
Study: Sea-level rise shifts habitat for endangered Keys species
A team of scientists at the University of Florida examined the silver rice rat's movement in correlation with historical tidal ...