What many of us got wrong about climate change
An ordinary object reminds an author of how oblivious many Floridians once were to a looming threat.
Tag: flooding
Report: Florida’s property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
Florida TaxWatch's report examined factors contributing to the market's instability, including damages from hurricanes and litigation.
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
Skyrocketing insurance rates require redoubled Florida effort
Premiums continue to soar amid climate projections that call for ever-more-powerful hurricanes to come our way.
Floridians encouraged to prepare for potentially active hurricane season ahead
Forecasters predict 25 named storms, of which 12 will reach hurricane strength during the season, which runs through Nov. 30.
Taking care of water helps us take care of climate
Adding a right to clean water to Florida's state constitution could aid climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Why insurance and mitigation matter for Floridians
Just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home.
Project 2025 would reverse progress on climate change
Project 2025 would shut down climate research, encourage more fossil fuel extraction and repeal the Inflation Reduction Act.
A tool for understanding flood risk amid climate change — A Q&A with the CEO of HighTide Intelligence
A Q&A with Adrian Santiago of HighTide Intelligence, which provides AI-powered assessments of flood risk.
In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures.