Experts say development may have worsened Fort Lauderdale flooding; mangroves protect from rising seas
A bill in the Florida Senate would task the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with protecting mangroves.
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Fort Lauderdale flooding shows how climate change has dramatically altered rainfall patterns
Extreme storms may become even more frequent as climate change accelerates.
Florida must plan for ‘new normal’ of challenges caused by climate change
Within two decades, Florida could gain almost 5 million residents and lose a million acres of land to sea-level rise.
Is Fort Lauderdale flooding a sign of things to come?
Preliminary observations of 25.91 inches falling in 24 hours at one Fort Lauderdale location would break the all-time Florida record.
Panel: Jacksonville is particularly vulnerable to consequences of climate change
Hurricane Irma was a “wake-up call" for Jacksonville, causing historic flooding in homes and businesses around the St. Johns River.
Florida needs to pay special attention to IPCC report on climate change
Florida is vulnerable to extreme heat, wildfires and flooding from intense storms and sea level rise
Climate change could spur severe economic losses, Biden administration says
This story was originally published by Grist. You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. By Zoya Teirstein, Grist Climate change is generating ...
Climate damage is worsening faster than expected, but there’s still reason for optimism
By Stacy Morford, The Conversation Reading the latest international climate report can feel overwhelming. It describes how rising temperatures caused ...
Florida leads the nation in flood resilience
By Kate Wesner Flooding and sea level rise are already impacting Florida. But rather than shy away from these challenges, ...