After disasters, whites gain wealth, while people of color lose, research shows
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Stronger hurricanes driven by climate change threaten infrastructure in Florida, experts say
The Union of Concerned Scientists projects that 252 critical buildings and services in Florida will face disruptive flooding by 2050.
Tracking microplastics: FAMU-FSU researcher helps discover how microplastics move for better stormwater management
The researchers examined how microplastics move from cities into our water systems when it rains.
Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
Florida’s complex road to economic, environmental progress
It’s time for Florida to take charge of reimagining a transportation system that is accessible, affordable and equitable.
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.
Could Florida experience a significant water supply shortage by 2025?
Florida won't be able to sustain the growth it has seen in recent years without improving how it selects and ...
Nighttime data shows inequities in Hurricane Michael power restoration
An FAU study found differences in restoration rates between urban and rural areas, disadvantaged and affluent communities.
Debby showed how climate change is reshaping our understanding of storm severity
Old assumptions about the intensity and damage potential of hurricanes and tropical storms no longer hold water.
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
It doesn’t help that the worsening heat is hitting a US infrastructure system that’s already in trouble.