From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
Tag: Hurricane Helene
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
Tampa’s recovery plan can’t just rebuild — it has to rethink
Funding should support resilient housing, public shelters and infrastructure that meet the needs of real people.
As hurricanes grow stronger, so must our climate response
Researchers found Hurricane Milton wouldn’t have reached Category 5 extremes without global warming.
Hurricane disaster planning with aging parents should start now, before the storm: 5 tips
Helping older adults prepare for emergencies should involve the entire family so everyone knows what to expect.
Sinkholes and the people who love them
As climate change makes sinkholes more common, more and more people are finding 'a love of all things holey.'
Climate disasters inflict outsized harm on pregnant and young families
Hurricane Helene brought particular misery to young and expectant parents, especially those in rural areas.
Property insurance: 10 facts about rising premiums and the role of climate change
Floridians face challenges in the cost and availability of homeowners insurance as climate risks increase.