Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam troops
The military is backing away from plans to protect people and bases from extreme weather.
Tag: flooding
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
Most people are maintaining local ties, even as they relocate to adapt to rising climate risks.
Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
By Robert C. Jones Jr., University of Miami News The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t ...
In the name of storm recovery, a new law trampled smart-growth rules. Shut it down
SB 180 crushes the ability of local leaders to make their communities more storm-resistant.
Northside Jacksonville community rallies against climate impacts
Ribault River area residents are seeing floodwaters creep closer to their homes as storms intensity and tides rise.
In hurricane-prone Florida, a new state law blocks local policies aimed at reducing the impact of disasters
Local governments and 1000 Friends of Florida have sued over SB 180, which restricts new land development policies.
King tides are back — and South Florida streets are flooding again
King tides typically occur during the fall in Florida around a new or full moon, causing flooding even on sunny ...
How states can successfully implement home elevation projects with the Army Corps of Engineers
Raising homes above flood levels allows residents to remain in place, maintaining the fabric of their communities.
From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions