Influencers
Viewpoints from people in government, academia, business, civic and advocacy groups
FIU geologist: Hurricanes remind us that sand is not a renewable resource
As beachside communities begin rebuilding in the wake of two recent catastrophic hurricanes, they should ask whether beach nourishment offers...
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Delray Beach urges business people to embrace the “Rising Seaconomy”
Earlier this month, Delray Beach city officials took residents and business people on the third annual environmental cruise along the...
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Big Oil should pay fair share for climate damages
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is considering whether to pursue litigation against oil and gas companies who knew their products...
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Florida business leaders call for more clean and renewable energy options in the state
Business leaders in Florida are advocating support for more investment and use of clean and renewable energy across the state....
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South Florida climate summit will celebrate a decade of collaboration and progress in addressing the challenges of a changing climate and rising seas
There is no question that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. More frequent and extreme...
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Is government obliged to compensate property owners damaged by climate change and sea-level rise?
Hurricane Michael has given us another lesson in what life will be like in Florida as climate change and sea-level...
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A carbon tax to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases is gaining support among citizens, business leaders and policy makers
A carbon tax and emission restrictions could reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. While the concept has struggled to...
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Don’t Confuse the Causes and Solutions of Climate Change with Sea Level Rise
With the growing awareness of the threat from rising seas, there is a fundamental point of confusion. It is widely...
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Helping plants survive sea-level rise requires tailored conservation plans
Sea-level rise is not only making life harder for us — it floods our cities, contaminates our drinking water and...
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This teen’s family endured Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and he says his generation wants government to take climate change seriously
One year ago, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico and set off one of the largest slow-motion catastrophes in the...
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