In hurricane-prone Florida, a new state law blocks local policies aimed at reducing the impact of disasters
Local governments and 1000 Friends of Florida have sued over SB 180, which restricts new land development policies.
Tag: Hurricane Debby
After three hurricanes in 13 months, Cedar Key residents considering island’s future — and their own
Storms left the small Florida community facing an enormous reconstruction effort.
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.
The vital role of clean energy in strengthening Florida’s hurricane recovery
By flexing our energy independence, we heighten energy security while protecting consumers from volatile price fluctuations.
As extreme weather intensifies, Trump administration can’t forget Florida farmers
Florida’s Department of Agriculture estimates this year’s storms may cost the agricultural industry as much as $4 billion.
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 ...
Florida needs to take climate change more seriously
It shouldn't take two major storms to show state leaders that the status quo needs serious tweaking.
Post-Idalia adaptations help Nature Coast Biological Station weather subsequent storms
Foremost among changes at the marine research facility is the purchase of a new mobile lab.
As climate change increases flood risks, Floridians are alarmingly underinsured
Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.
Living with the threat of a toxic algal bloom
Will a harmful algal bloom follow Tropical Storm Debby?