Florida can handle storms — it’s climate change that’s the problem
The politics driving state policies that could help Floridians better cope with the effects of a warming planet need to ...
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Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
Not only are homeowners insurance premiums going up, coverage is shrinking.
Florida should lean into solutions that ensure access to affordable, reliable insurance
Enhancing resiliency and encouraging smart development will continue to chase away the storm clouds of insurance woes.
As climate change increases flood risks, Floridians are alarmingly underinsured
Only about 12% of the nearly 9 million properties across the state of Florida have flood insurance.
An alternative to rooftop solar — A Q&A with the founder of Pavilion Solar
Aleksandr Bernhard is the founder of Miami-based Pavilion Solar, which produces canopies covered with solar panels for homes.
The US is losing wetlands at an accelerating rate − here’s how the private sector can help protect these valuable resources
Corporations and nongovernment organizations have a variety of ways to encourage protection of wetlands.
Turning the tide: transforming the insurance sector’s role in Florida’s future
Growing climate risk demands new innovations, partnerships and leadership.
Climate polling of Florida Republicans produced surprising results
Three polls show that significant proportions of Republicans understand climate change is happening and are concerned about it.
Report: Florida’s property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
Florida TaxWatch's report examined factors contributing to the market's instability, including damages from hurricanes and litigation.
Skyrocketing insurance rates require redoubled Florida effort
Premiums continue to soar amid climate projections that call for ever-more-powerful hurricanes to come our way.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
