‘Nothing’s predictable’: Extreme weather is ruining farmers’ crops, and their finances
Natural disasters hit farmers with a $22 billion bill last year. Only half of that was covered by insurance.
Tag: flooding
‘Adaptation and mitigation go together’ — A Stetson professor talks about addressing rising sea levels
A Q&A with Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University.
Ron DeSantis could have been Florida’s Teddy Roosevelt
As the climate crisis intensifies, Floridians can only hope their leader will refocus his attention on pressing environmental issues.
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
What happens when America’s flood insurance market goes underwater?
More homeowners than ever need flood insurance. Fewer than ever can afford it.
Study finds dolphins and whales in U.S. waters threatened by climate change; Fort Lauderdale unveils plan to protect city from flooding
NOAA researchers found more than 70% of the American marine mammal species they studied are vulnerable to threats.
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warming’s intensifying impact becomes more clear
Scientists expect about a 7% increase in precipitation intensity during extreme storms for every 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit of warming.
Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
Research aimed at aiding flamingo conservation in Florida; lobbyists watering down Miami-Dade’s worker heat protection bill
After plume hunters largely wiped out the American flamingo by the turn of the 18th century, sightings have been rare.
‘Sustainable’ buildings vulnerable to flooding; sea turtle nests recovering but affected by climate change
More than 800 new buildings in the past decade that have been LEED certified are at extreme risk of flooding.