Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
St. Petersburg, as a costal community, is experiencing increased hazards from sea level rise, storm events and tidal flooding.
Floods and sea level rise could have an impact on red-bellied toads, estuarine glass snakes and greater guinea pigs.
Climate change is making record-high temperatures and hotter summers more common
Drilling for oil in the Apalachicola River flood plain conflicts with restoration plans for the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery.
An increasing population, outdated infrastructure and severe weather from a warming climate are the formula for a water crisis.
Electric vehicles and solar panels are among the ways to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
Establishing the Florida Springs National Heritage Area would help preserve and protect our world-class springs.
Florida is most likely to experience an additional 5 to 6 inches of sea level rise between 2020 and 2040.
Treasure Coast governments have spent well over $100 million during the last five years on beach-renourishment work.
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