Grassroots hurricane relief efforts fight disinformation, slow bureaucracies and more frequent catastrophes
In the aftermath of Helene and Milton, mutual aid groups call for structural change in how the nation responds to ...
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A Q&A with the co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief: ‘There’s a lot of loss and trauma that comes with disasters. But that’s not the end of the story’
Jimmy Dunson is an author, poet and co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, based in the Tampa Bay area.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally and $11,000 per year in Florida.
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.
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
Climate change made all of this year’s Atlantic hurricanes so much worse
A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive ...
After Helene and Milton, an urgent need for legislative action on condos
Florida’s housing crisis, exacerbated by the hurricanes, demands legislative intervention.
Following Hurricane Milton, growers show resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season
Following the storms, some areas required more effort to get the fields back in working order to complete planting.
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.
Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
When Hurricane Milton hit, jails in Manatee and Pinellas counties were under mandatory evacuation orders but weren't evacuated.