Summit focuses on Florida’s climate impacts, solutions
The 16th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit is being held in Key West.
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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.
Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really
The effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton prove that a reactive approach to disaster is unsustainable
Florida can rebuild smarter after the hurricanes. Here’s how
Higher densities and more compact development in the right place would create more resilient and sustainable communities.
Why climate scientists are sounding the alarm on the ocean circulation system AMOC
An AMOC collapse would lead to warmer ocean temperatures and greater sea level rise along the East Coast.
Pollution caused by storms shows that Florida needs infrastructure improvements
We can’t stop hurricanes, but we can better prepare our communities to handle what comes with them.
Florida insurance claim denials rise after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Many denied claims relate to flood damage, a peril not typically covered under standard homeowners' insurance policies.
Climate can’t be ignored this election
The climate crisis is escalating, creeping into every corner of the map and shattering the myth of 'climate havens.'