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.
Day: August 8, 2023
‘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.
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