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.
Tag: flooding
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.
FIU to study threat of sea-level rise to coastal buildings; UF Student Senate passes ‘Green New Deal’ resolution
The $9 million federal grant will fund wells along the coast that could show how sea rise is changing the ...
New online platform shows ‘Florida’s Climate Future’
The website uses public data from leading climate scientists to illustrate problems caused by climate change.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
