Federal money is coming to fix aging flood control systems ā€“ but plans all too often reflect historical patterns and not futureĀ risks
New infrastructure is often designed using historical data, but climate change is moving those baselines.
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Flood insurance costs soaring in Florida; study shows Cape Coral’s vulnerability to climate change
Flood insurance rates are doubling, even tripling for thousands of homeowners.
Study finds climate change is shrinking birds; FEMA establishes station for Fort Lauderdale flood victims
Birds in both North and South America are getting smaller as the planet warms, a study reported Monday.
FEMA flood insurance rates show little or no increase for Florida policyholders
By Lisa Miller April 1st marks the final rollout of the National Flood Insurance Programā€™s (NFIP) new rate changes, and ...
Republican leaders say Florida must prepare for sea-level rise
By Chris Sprowls and Wilton Simpson Throughout our history, Floridians have reveled in our stateā€™s natural resources. With our miles ...
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