Affordable insurance should not be our ultimate goal. We need to address the underlying risk
The insurance affordability crisis demands responses that first and foremost prioritize resilience.
Tag: flooding
Hurricanes devastated Florida last season. How can we prevent the damage to homes?
Flooding causes more damage annually than any other natural disaster, equating to billions of dollars in property damage.
No flood gauges, no warning: 99% of US streams are off the radar amid rising flash flood risks
In 2024 alone, floods destroyed homes in over a dozen states and claimed more than 165 lives.
New data shows just how bad the climate insurance crisis has become
Two congressional reports make clear that 'the model of insurance as it stands right now isn't working.'
WHO regional director: Climate change has fueled dengue and Oropouche cases in Florida
A rise in dengue cases is directly associated with climate events such as droughts, floods and hotter climates.
How to get Tampa Bay ready for more storms and flooding
A Tampa Bay Times report exposed how government agencies are lagging in confronting the growing impacts of climate change.
Summit focuses on Florida’s climate impacts, solutions
The 16th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit is being held in Key West.
How Florida built resilience this hurricane season and what can be done to prepare for future storms
Florida leaders have made great progress this year to better protect residents, but there is still a lot of work ...
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.
Video: What is climate migration?
This bite-sized video describes how climate change is influencing decisions to migrate.