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.
Suing for a livable planet
Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage — and some are even winning.
Biochar: A game changer for Florida’s climate change challenges?
Biochar is a charcoal-like material that sequesters carbon and increases nutrient availability, water retention and crop yields.
Will adding more sand to Florida’s beaches save them? Experts share why this isn’t enough
Over the last 87 years, Florida has spent at least $1.9 billion on beach nourishment.
Heat and humidity kill. To protect outdoor workers, follow the science
As clinicians, we see the effects of planetary warming and we must help our patients survive and thrive.
To combat climate gentrification, Florida must prioritize affordable housing
Climate gentrification exacerbates the existing inequality in Florida housing.
American Climate Corps: Biden’s new green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details
The inspiration for the American Climate Corps comes from President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps.
More flamingos are visiting Florida. Everglades improvements can coax them to stay
To bring flamingos back permanently, we must continue to advance Everglades restoration.
Geoengineering sounds like a quick climate fix, but without more research and guardrails, it’s a costly gamble − with potentially harmful results
Changing Earth’s complex and interconnected climate system may have unintended consequences.
Miami-Dade was set for a landmark heat-safety law. Don’t let lobbying derail it
The proposal has become so watered down — by lobbyists, apparently — that it won’t do enough to protect people.