Research: Mangroves provide best protection for fragile Florida shorelines
A study by the Nature Conservancy found mangroves averted $1.5 billion in storm damage during Hurricane Irma.
Tag: climate resilience
Tampa’s recovery plan can’t just rebuild — it has to rethink
Funding should support resilient housing, public shelters and infrastructure that meet the needs of real people.
FSU researcher uses NASA satellite data to reveal global patterns in tropical forest canopy height
Understanding the factors that determine canopy height is crucial for accurate estimates of carbon storage
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.
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.