The climate is changing. St. Petersburg has a plan
St. Petersburg, as a costal community, is experiencing increased hazards from sea level rise, storm events and tidal flooding.
Tag: flooding
Could Brazil’s catastrophic flooding cause extinctions?
Floods and sea level rise could have an impact on red-bellied toads, estuarine glass snakes and greater guinea pigs.
As floods become more common in Tampa Bay, we’re looking for answers
Florida is most likely to experience an additional 5 to 6 inches of sea level rise between 2020 and 2040.
Before the next storm: building health care resilience
Health care systems are being strained by natural disasters and heat waves, which are predicted to worsen in the coming ...
Investments in Miami-Dade’s tree canopy are taking root
In the face of a changing climate, strategically planting trees and ensuring they thrive is more urgent than ever.
Trees may be new measure of privilege in Miami-Dade. It’s easy to spot the have-nots
As climate change alters Miami-Dade, trees have become a mechanism to protect residents from record heat.
Florida must prioritize climate resilience
As Florida braces for the next storm season, the imperative for decisive action has never been clearer.
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’
Sponge cities use innovative designs to reduce and slow runoff, while letting certain places flood safely during extreme weather.
Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Global warming leads to increasing precipitation and more intense downpours, and increased flood potential.
Smart Seawall Technologies creates wave-absorbing technology to combat rising sea levels
The Fort Lauderdale-based startup uses an interlocking modular system, meaning additional walls can be added as levels rise.