Youth climate case is a lesson for Floridians about constitutional environmental rights
Montana has a right to a “clean and healthy environment” as declared in a 1972 amendment to the state's constitution.
Built-in resiliency is the best preparation for the unknowns of hurricane season
Sustainability and resiliency go a long way when it comes to strengthening our homes and protecting our communities.
Cedar Key shows Old Florida can learn new tricks about adaptation and resilience
As sea-level rise accelerates, Resilient Cedar Key is developing a vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan.
By 2050 almost 650,000 US properties will flood — many are in Florida
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimate sea levels will rise 10–12 inches by 2050.
Solar power helps people maintain sense of normalcy during extreme weather events
Even if the grid is down, solar and batteries can keep insulin cold, older citizens comfortable and ventilators pumping.
Port Tampa Bay should invest in more electrification for idle cruise ships
Docked cruise ships usually keep things operating by running auxiliary engines that emit carbon dioxide and other nasty emissions.
Legislation would save taxpayers, hasten transition to electric vehicles
Some estimates say taxpayers could save up to $277 million over 15 years if every state-owned light-duty vehicle made the...
Ocean heat is off the charts – here’s what that means for humans and ecosystems around the world
El Niño is partly to blame, but underlying everything is global warming
Killer heat claims too many lives, and it’s going to get worse
As global temperatures inch upward, Florida is obviously on the vanguard of a rising threat to life and health.
Retrofitting buildings vulnerable to flooding would benefit Florida’s economy
High insurance rates are being charged on older buildings that are vulnerable to flooding, including around 600,000 in Florida.