Study shows living shorelines provide better protection from major storms
Researchers found living shorelines reduce wave energy and storm surge by 28% in hurricane environments.
Tag: climate resilience
Alachua County sought broad range of perspectives for climate plan
The county partnered with a local nonprofit to interview residents in climate-vulnerable communities.
Work left to do to address property insurance costs and improve storm resilience in Florida
We need to allow insurance pricing to reflect exposure to risk and continue offering mitigation grants to strengthen homes
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.
Florida’s Public Service Commission should push pause on long-term rate hikes
Smart planning, not premature spending, should guide Florida’s grid improvements
Florida must strengthen its electrical grid before it’s too late
While the state has been a leader in hurricane preparedness, grid modernization must remain a top priority.
What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
The downbursts are created using a hurricane simulator known as the Wall of Wind at Florida International University.
Take local land-use change limit off legislative agenda
SB 180 could prevent local governments from passing changes to make their communities more resilient to storms.
Taking responsibility for a sustainable future through climate resilience
'Florida’s Climate Future City' is a new hands-on activity at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Cedar Key among America’s most endangered historic places
The Florida city was devastated by Hurricane Helene and faces increasing flooding threats due to sea level rise.
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.
