Politicians must wake up to the economic realities of disasters like Hurricane Helene
It’s time to accept science, govern by economic reason and embrace responsible governance.
Tag: climate resilience
Helene’s 500 miles of wreckage and devastation should bring howls of fury at leaders’ folly
Global, national and state leaders must recognize at long last that the world’s climate cares nothing for political fiction.
Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
I help cities plan for climate change: Here’s how Florida leads on flood resilience
The Resilient Florida program, established in 2021, has funded more than $1 billion in grants to address flood vulnerabilities.
Powering up the Sunshine State: Brightening Florida’s future with solar energy
The US solar market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, with Florida leading the charge.
Florida should lean into solutions that ensure access to affordable, reliable insurance
Enhancing resiliency and encouraging smart development will continue to chase away the storm clouds of insurance woes.
Climate change poses health risks, but it’s hard to fight when state policy ignores
Florida illustrates how the politicization of climate change has thwarted efforts to tackle the problem
Nighttime data shows inequities in Hurricane Michael power restoration
An FAU study found differences in restoration rates between urban and rural areas, disadvantaged and affluent communities.
Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?
Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.
Public transit, our bulwark against the climate crisis
With bold investments in transit, we can rapidly cut emissions — and make life better for all of us.