The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
More than 4.3 million Americans had to leave their homes because of disasters in 2024, the Census Bureau estimates.
Tag: climate disasters
Climate disasters inflict outsized harm on pregnant and young families
Hurricane Helene brought particular misery to young and expectant parents, especially those in rural areas.
Property insurance: 10 facts about rising premiums and the role of climate change
Floridians face challenges in the cost and availability of homeowners insurance as climate risks increase.
FEMA under siege is bad for Florida
Natural disasters can devastate multiple states, with costs far beyond any state’s ability to pay.
A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities, driven by factors that include climate change
Climate change and its attendant increase in major disasters are putting financial pressure on municipalities.
US power grids are vulnerable to extreme weather
Different kinds of severe weather, including multiple kinds at once, have different impacts on the grid in different places.
Hurricane Elon: DOGE cuts could cause meteorologists to miss the next ‘nightmare’ storm
The firings of hundreds of NOAA and NWS employees put American lives and the American economy in danger.
Who should pay for climate disasters?
Some states are landing on a straightforward answer: fossil fuel companies.
Florida must be better prepared for climate-driven disasters
Early warning systems, resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions are cost effective in reducing economic losses.
Don’t let insurers get away with fleecing homeowners
In an age of climate disasters, insurance should be a safeguard for families, not a gamble where the house always ...
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
