Video: What is climate resilience?
This bite-sized video explores the concept of climate resilience and how it helps people deal with climate change impacts.
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Conservation groups tout natural defenses against hurricanes
Studies show areas with natural defenses such as marshes see less damage than areas where they were degraded or removed.
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
The climate is changing. St. Petersburg has a plan
St. Petersburg, as a costal community, is experiencing increased hazards from sea level rise, storm events and tidal flooding.
An ‘effective and sustainable way’ to protect Florida’s coastline: University of Miami researcher Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos discusses SEAHIVE
Rhode-Barbarigos is part of the university team that developed a perforated, hexagonal concrete unit called SEAHIVE
Report grades four Florida cities for energy efficiency efforts
Orlando ranked 17th, Miami 27th, St. Petersburg 62nd and Tampa 74th in the annual City Clean Energy Scorecard.
New poll: Despite shifting beliefs, most Floridians support government action on climate change
The latest Florida Climate Resilience Survey found 68% of respondents want state government to do more to address climate change.
Renewable natural gas provides brighter, cleaner future
Florida, with its vast biogas potential, stands poised to harness the benefits of RNG.
Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Global warming leads to increasing precipitation and more intense downpours, and increased flood potential.