FAU survey finds Floridians believe in climate change and want government action
The latest edition of the Florida Climate Resilience Survey found that 90% of respondents believe climate change is happening
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Florida Climate Resilience Survey – September 2023
Floridians are more convinced that climate change is happening than Americans as a whole, according to a new FAU survey.
‘Nothing’s predictable’: Extreme weather is ruining farmers’ crops, and their finances
Natural disasters hit farmers with a $22 billion bill last year. Only half of that was covered by insurance.
As climate risks mount, the insurance safety net is collapsing
Natural disasters now cost the U.S. insurance industry $100 billion a year. What happens when no one wants to pick ...
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warming’s intensifying impact becomes more clear
Scientists expect about a 7% increase in precipitation intensity during extreme storms for every 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit of warming.
Scientists study likely link between climate and earthquakes
University of Miami marine geoscientists examine whether extreme weather from climate change can impact earthquakes.
‘Climate change is the single biggest threat to coral reefs’ – A Q&A on restoring reefs harmed by extreme heat and other climate impacts
Jessica Levy, director of restoration strategy for the Coral Restoration Foundation, discusses efforts to restore Florida's corals.
‘Sustainable’ buildings vulnerable to flooding; sea turtle nests recovering but affected by climate change
More than 800 new buildings in the past decade that have been LEED certified are at extreme risk of flooding.
Study tracking impact of hot water on Tampa Bay seagrass beds; poll finds extreme weather affecting views on climate change
More than 4,000 acres of seagrass, or 38%, disappeared in Old Tampa Bay between 2018 and 2020.
Extreme weather, climate change pose threat to global infrastructure
University of Miami experts in engineering, environmental science and other fields warn that global infrastructure must be adapted.