Video: What is beach nourishment?
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I help cities plan for climate change: Here’s how Florida leads on flood resilience
The Resilient Florida program, established in 2021, has funded more than $1 billion in grants to address flood vulnerabilities.
Link between environment and well-being is key to driving change
The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all impact community health.
A clarion call on rising seas
The UN General Assembly should set an upper limit on sea level rise compatible with the Paris Agreement's goals.
TV meteorologists sound the alarm about climate impacts in Florida
Jeff Berardelli and John Morales have made climate science a key part of their reports for NBC affiliates in Tampa ...
Powering up the Sunshine State: Brightening Florida’s future with solar energy
The US solar market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, with Florida leading the charge.
A powerful new tool in hurricane forecasting
Artificial intelligence is quickly gaining ground as a powerful tool in predicting weather events.
Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth
Several cities along the Gulf Coast have large socially vulnerable populations at high risk from hurricane damage.
Protecting and restoring Florida’s coral reefs is an environmental and economic necessity
The economic protection provided by coral reefs is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of Florida’s coastal resilience.
Florida should lean into solutions that ensure access to affordable, reliable insurance
Enhancing resiliency and encouraging smart development will continue to chase away the storm clouds of insurance woes.