Tag: funding cuts

Vulnerability to hurricanes has increased with coastal populations expanding and storms becoming stronger.

NOAA provides a life-or-death defense from major storms through its hurricane science and forecasting.

Proposed cuts and changes would weaken Florida Forever and limit the state’s ability to protect conservation lands.

Some research suggests that even in a warming environment, cold events may still be severe in places.

The Trump administration has cut resiliency funding, reduced access to climate data and slashed the ranks of regulators.

With the EPA’s top research office dismantled, an independent environmental science institute could be an alternative.

Many canceled grants were investments in infrastructure that keeps the lights on when the grid is under stress.

Most people are maintaining local ties, even as they relocate to adapt to rising climate risks.

Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.

Florida Climate Week runs Oct. 6-12, featuring in-person and virtual events on policy, clean energy and coastal protection.