Climate change is threatening Florida condo owners. The state should help
Flooding, hurricanes and soaring insurance premiums are among the problems that threaten to make life in paradise miserable.
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Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail is a climate resiliency project
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Jacksonville a $147 million grant to push the Emerald Trail forward.
Collier County should consider a chief resilience officer
The chief resilience officer would be the point person on shoreline resilience, working closely with relevant departments.
Estimated 2.5 million people displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in 2023 tell a story of recovery in US and who is vulnerable
People with the fewest resources, as well as those who have disabilities or have been marginalized, were most likely to ...
Parking lots put Florida cities at risk for increased heat, flooding
The Parking Reform Network listed Melbourne, Orlando and Fort Myers among the cities with the most downtown parking.
The greatest crisis ever to face humanity is solvable, if we act now
Aspen Ideas: Climate is convening in Miami Beach this week to bring together changemakers and showcase climate innovations.
Climate change and conflict exacerbate global food crisis
The United Nations' World Food Program calls it 'a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions.'
Florida prisoners face heat dangers; Legislature passes bill making it easier to demolish coastal buildings
Florida prisoners experienced 22 more dangerously hot humid days on average in 2020 compared with 1982, a new study found.
Skyrocketing insurance rates test resolve of Florida homeowners in risky areas
Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like Florida hit ...
Five reasons why mandatory flood disclosure in Florida would be a big win for Realtors
Flood disclosure fosters understanding of the importance of preparedness and support for risk mitigation.