Green buildings are a climate solution in need of financial support
As hurricanes become even more intense and powerful, Florida’s buildings must be more resilient and efficient.
Tag: hurricanes
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Recovery from disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and flooding involves more than rebuilding.
Weather-related PTSD: Communities healing after the storm
Post-traumatic stress after a hurricane is a normal reaction to witnessing a traumatic situation
Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
A University of Miami researcher led a study that found mosquitos increased dramatically in Miami-Dade after Hurricane Irma.
Studying the surge
UCF Associate Professor Thomas Wahl is using machine learning to analyze flood-prone areas to better protect these regions.
Evaluating the flow of information for high-impact weather events
University of Miami students have investigated how information on landfalling hurricanes is created, shared and used
How Hurricane Helene became a deadly disaster across six states
Helene’s devastation is an important reminder that hurricanes can’t be judged by wind speed alone.
Electric vehicle helped power home when Helene knocked out electricity
The Kia EV6's Vehicle to Load capability provides a much-welcomed energy source during an extended power outage.
Milton grows to Category 5; emergency director ‘begs’ Tampa Bay to evacuate
The hurricane is expected to make landfall Wednesday.
When denialism meets 140-MPH winds
A writer glimpses Florida’s dystopian future in a piece of storm debris.