Florida’s legislators need to provide the money to establish a potent task force that finally will begin to address the effects of the rising seas
Talk is cheap, and time is running out for Florida to get on with the difficult and expensive task of...
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You are not powerless. You can help tackle the climate crisis by joining an advocacy group
I’ve traveled around the United States for years and I’m always thrilled by its beauty and heartened by how much...
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Leaders in Northeast Florida are finally beginning to address the threats the region faces from the warming climate
Two initiatives in Northeast Florida will start in January to make the region and its businesses more resilient to threats...
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Broward Schools Climate Summit designed to help students understand climate challenges and how to address them
Approximately 1,000 Broward County Public Schools middle and high school students and teachers will attend the 2nd Annual Broward Youth...
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Stop letting Florida agriculture dictate clean-water policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to make water quality a priority. He started well. At his urging, the Legislature last...
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Here are some thoughts about how to celebrate the holidays without worsening the climate crisis
The holidays are approaching too quickly. Caught up in the excitement, we may find it difficult to think about a...
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Sea Urchins To The Rescue: Florida Researchers Launch Breeding Program To Help Revive Ailing Reefs
Florida has an underappreciated secret weapon to help heal its ailing reefs: prickly sea urchins. Recently, the National Oceanic and...
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It’s important for Florida property owners to understand the risks they face from flooding as sea levels rise
Hurricane season is behind us, but floods can occur anywhere it rains or anywhere near a body of water. They...
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Struggling in South Florida, mangroves are beginning to take root farther north
The north might no longer be as inhospitable to mangroves as it once was. Fleeing rising seas in South Florida,...
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Allowing oil exploration in the Apalachicola River floodplain is a stupid idea
Our government can’t really be this stupid, can it? Our Florida Department of Environmental Protection is allowing one of the...
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South Florida’s Fast-Changing Landscape Makes It Harder For Audubon To Count Birds
As cranes continue to crowd South Florida’s skyline, birds of different feather are becoming increasingly hard to find. On Saturday,...
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Leaders need to negotiate a deal that provides enough water for Atlanta’s residents, Georgia’s farmers and Florida’s oyster industry
A hearing officer has dealt Florida the nearest thing to a fatal blow in its long-running water war with Georgia....
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Pollution is killing Biscayne Bay, there’s very little time to save it, and it’s going to cost a lot of money to rescue it
Recent studies and reports have concluded that the health of Biscayne Bay is at a tipping point. The ecosystem is...
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Setting a market value on carbon emissions is the best way to avoid the climate disaster we are facing
Climate change is a real and urgent crisis, a fact that no longer can be denied. The question now is what...
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Seminole teenager among young Floridians who addressed U.N. climate conference in Madrid
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has never been known for acquiescing to the United States government. Despite three Seminole Wars,...
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Governments are beginning to realize they can’t protect everyone from the rising sea, but are buyouts the best solution?
It finally happened. Monroe County has admitted publicly what many have long known: local government will not be able to...
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South Florida’s leaders must take bold action now to save the region from the threats posed by the warming climate
Last week, I attended the 11th annual Climate Leadership Conference in Key West. The two-day conference featured experts who explained...
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Volusia County’s once-wide beaches are shrinking, more evidence that the seas are rising and Florida is threatened
There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when intelligent, educated people could debate the progression and consequences of global...
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From the Florida Keys, an urgent — and regional — cry for action on climate change
Unlike most politicians in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., those in the Florida Keys don’t mince words when talking about climate...
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Leaders in the Florida Keys recognize the challenges they face from the warming climate and are working together to tackle them
Here is part of Gillis’ opening remarks at the recent Climate Leadership Summit in Key West. Leaders in the Florida...
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Bring back emissions-cutting targets, governor
When Charlie Crist was Florida’s governor a dozen years ago, he had a good idea that now seems downright radical....
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Florida’s climate crisis: We’re joining The Invading Sea to enhance coverage
The street my brother lives on in Miami floods when it's sunny out. About 70 miles south, parts of Key...
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Adults must support their kids’ efforts to promote solutions to the climate crisis
This year has seen an unprecedented rise of a new group of climate warriors – the youth. For the past...
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Study says outdoor recreation benefits national and state economy and is growing rapidly
For many Floridians, a day of fun means visiting the Everglades, boating, fishing, or just enjoying our beautiful beaches. While...
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It’s time to consider adding a ‘Category 6’ to the hurricane power scale
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you probably know about the five-category Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It defines Atlantic...
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Media roundup: Florida Keys face huge bill; World powers failing to cut emissions; Key Largo flooding; Young Republicans want action on climate change
The Keys face huge and looming bill to survive sea rise. They’re asking Florida for help Alex Harris, Miami Herald ...
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Studies show that mangroves are an effective and inexpensive defense against rising sea levels
Climate change and the damage from major storms are causing us to fortify our shorelines beyond building seawalls. A new...
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Reducing the speed of ocean-going ships won’t cut emissions, reduce rising sea levels or curb collisions with whales
Occasionally a report appears which claims to be wisdom, but after careful analysis, offers solutions that don’t make much sense....
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We’ll be measuring sea-level rise in feet, not inches
Take out a 30-year mortgage on a house in the Tampa Bay area, and by the time it is paid...
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