Florida’s water utilities must prepare for climate change — here’s how
Hotter summers, erratic rainfall and rising seas pose risks to infrastructure and the water supply for Floridians
Tag: Hurricane Helene
A species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods
In the face of mounting climate disasters, communities are rallying around a nearly forgotten native plant.
Weathering the storm together: Community resiliency hubs hold promise of local self-sufficiency
Rural communities are turning to the hubs for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural ...
Clean energy is better for our kids – and our wallets. It’s time for Florida’s utilities to lead
By increasing investments in solar, utilities can hedge against economic risks and deliver more stable, affordable energy.
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.
Cutting NOAA will hurt hurricane preparedness in Florida
Proposed cuts would harm critical services from algal bloom prediction modeling to protecting environmentally sensitive areas.
From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions
Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models
The impact is intensifying as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather and wildfires.
Climate cafes act as release valve for anxieties in a warming world
Climate Cafe GNV is one of many similar groups that have formed in cities around the world