DeSantis was right to veto ‘water turkeys’
Florida TaxWatch recommends a long-term plan to improve, repair and develop water and wastewater infrastructure statewide.
Tag: infrastructure
Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 70% of US dams will be more than 50 years old by ...
Sea level rise will increasingly flood critical infrastructure, study shows
By 2050, nearly 1,100 critical infrastructure assets along the U.S. coastline could flood 12 times per year on average.
Ready for a wild hurricane season? Renewable microgrids are
When hurricanes cause power outages, microgrids keep critical services running at hospitals, universities, homes and businesses.
Scientists lead the charge for equity in flood risk mitigation
Communities nationwide are dealing with flooding issues, whether due to atmospheric rivers, hurricanes or rising sea levels.
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.
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.