New research reveals insights on climate-inspired urban design projects
New studies by University of Miami scientists shed new light on the potential of design proposals called 'climatopias,'
Tag: climate resilience
How Florida built resilience this hurricane season and what can be done to prepare for future storms
Florida leaders have made great progress this year to better protect residents, but there is still a lot of work ...
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally and $11,000 per year in Florida.
Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really
The effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton prove that a reactive approach to disaster is unsustainable
Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way
Streamlining the rebuilding process to deliver information that emphasizes high-impact changes could make resilient choices easier.
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Colonial-era land policies and development have left island towns vulnerable to increasing storm risks.
Pollution caused by storms shows that Florida needs infrastructure improvements
We can’t stop hurricanes, but we can better prepare our communities to handle what comes with them.
The climate crisis is here. There’s no time for denial. What’s our plan?
Presented by VoLo Foundation, Florida Climate Week was held Oct. 7-13 and included more than 70 participating organizations.
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Recovery from disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and flooding involves more than rebuilding.
Florida needs to take climate change more seriously
It shouldn't take two major storms to show state leaders that the status quo needs serious tweaking.