As climate change increases flood risks, Floridians are alarmingly underinsured
Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.
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Miami’s gentrification shows impact of climate injustice
An influx of wealthy residents is migrating to high inland areas like Little Haiti to evade rising sea levels.
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
One way to slow down subsidence is to flood the area during Florida’s rainy season and use the fields to ...
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
A data-driven disaster tool shows 'bias' against rural communities.
Debby showed how climate change is reshaping our understanding of storm severity
Old assumptions about the intensity and damage potential of hurricanes and tropical storms no longer hold water.
Video: What is gray-green infrastructure?
This bite-sized video explains the benefits of combining natural and constructed systems in gray-green infrastructure.
The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Corporations and nongovernment organizations have a variety of ways to encourage protection of wetlands.
Hurricane season in Florida reminds us all to build a better house
The most sustainable strategy is to create high-efficiency homes that will last as long as possible.
Q&As with Floridians on the front lines of fighting climate change
The Invading Sea is interviewing Floridians working to address climate impacts and other environmental challenges.
Climate migration hits home in South Florida
The thought of losing Miami to the sea and the cost of forced migration is anathema to all concerned residents.