It may sound ugly, but ‘retreat’ is a concept Floridians are going to have to embrace as the water rises
Retreat is such an un-American concept. Rhymes with defeat, and considered synonymous. Yet as we move further and faster into ...
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Governments are beginning to realize they can’t protect everyone from the rising sea, but are buyouts the best solution?
It finally happened. Monroe County has admitted publicly what many have long known: local government will not be able to ...
Leaders in the Florida Keys recognize the challenges they face from the warming climate and are working together to tackle them
Here is part of Gillis’ opening remarks at the recent Climate Leadership Summit in Key West. Leaders in the Florida ...
Bring back emissions-cutting targets, governor
When Charlie Crist was Florida’s governor a dozen years ago, he had a good idea that now seems downright radical. ...
Media roundup: Florida Keys face huge bill; World powers failing to cut emissions; Key Largo flooding; Young Republicans want action on climate change
The Keys face huge and looming bill to survive sea rise. They’re asking Florida for help Alex Harris, Miami Herald ...
The rising sea threatens South Florida’s drinking water – and the region’s economic viability
You grab the last box, freshly packed with life’s memories. As you drive toward the highway, you pass the ruins ...
Florida wants to buy Irma-flooded homes. Is it the start of retreat from sea rise?
When Hurricane Irma swept through the Keys, it took Kathy Reitzel’s home and livelihood with it. Nearly six feet of ...
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