In The News
Recent news on sea-level rise and climate science from South Florida, the nation and world
DeSantis calls for South Florida water managers to resign and pulls Scott appointments
After a whirlwind day visiting both coasts to announce sweeping measures to address the state’s environmental woes, Florida’s new governor...
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A $3 billion problem: Miami-Dade’s septic tanks are already failing due to sea rise
Miami-Dade has tens of thousands of septic tanks, and a new report reveals most are already malfunctioning — the smelly...
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Media Roundup: Bloomberg grant; beneath Antarctic ice; Miami zoning changes; coastal states not prepared
Michael Bloomberg announces $2.5 million award for St. Pete climate change efforts Tampa Bay Times Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former...
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Media Roundup: Venice, South Carolina, Baltimore, Martin County
RISING SEA LEVELS ARE A THREAT TO WORLD HERITAGE SITES Pacific Standard New research finds that rising sea levels due...
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Climate gentrification: Is sea rise turning Miami high ground into a hot commodity?
When Paulette Richards answered the door of her Liberty City home a year ago, she found two men standing there....
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Media Roundup: Climate and capitalism; summer’s weather; lost property values
A road map to regional resiliency: solving climate change with capitalism BY DAVID MARTIN SPECIAL TO THE MIAMI HERALD South Florida’s...
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Workshop Guides Florida Educators On Teaching Climate Change And Its Human Impacts
Florida teachers are eager to teach kids about sea-level rise, rising heat and other impacts of climate change, but many...
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Three Florida Congressmen Among Sponsors Of New Bill That Would Put A Fee On Carbon Emissions
A new bill to put a price on carbon dioxide emissions is being introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives,...
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What To Do With Those Political Yard Signs? This Artist Has An Idea, Linked To The Rising Sea
If you’re not sure what to do with your yard signs now that the midterm elections are over, a South...
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Average Cost of Flood Insurance
Many homeowners understand the importance of having homeowners insurance in place. This coverage protects against financial loss due to damage...
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