Outrage alone won’t fix Florida’s home insurance crisis
Florida cannot keep expanding development into the most storm-prone areas without expecting astronomical losses.
Tag: hurricanes
Local governments file lawsuit to block parts of Florida planning-restriction law
Senate Bill 180 was originally intended to help people rebuild after hurricanes, but goes way beyond that.
FSU researchers receive National Science Foundation grant to strengthen wildfire management in hurricane-prone areas
The project will develop artificial intelligence tools to help manage wildfires fueled by hurricanes in the Florida Panhandle.
From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
Two decades after Katrina, what has America failed to learn about evacuating major cities?
Improvements have happened since Hurricane Katrina, but the record is mixed in the effectiveness of emergency plans.
Solar and storage play critical role in Florida’s hurricane resilience
Rooftop solar and battery storage are becoming powerful tools for mitigating risks and preparing for disasters.
In the midst of Florida’s insurance crisis, what recourse do residents have?
An Inside Climate News analysis shows the insurance crisis is hitting hardest in Florida’s agricultural heartland.
Restore community planning: Fix Senate Bill 180
SB 180 slaps a three-year suspension on planning for growth in every county and city in Florida.
Sanibel at 50: How the island that stopped time faces a new era
Fifty years after residents created the Sanibel Plan, the island confronts climate threats while holding onto its cherished character.
Decades of data show African weather disturbances intensify during La Niña
A University of Miami study shows how a major global climate pattern influences the systems that help seed Atlantic hurricanes.