FSU study warns routine coastal flooding could become deadly for older adults
Researchers found even shallow flooding on roads can delay emergency medical care for older adults.
Tag: sea-level rise
Upper Limit Project honors climate pioneer Rafe Pomerance
Rafe Pomerance, an influential and tireless climate advocate, died Thursday at the age of 79.
A critical Atlantic Ocean current shows two-decade slowdown, study finds
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps regulate weather patterns and sea levels.
Miami’s drought wake-up call: Everglades restoration is our water insurance
Restoration ensures residents receive quality drinking water and yields other dividends to climate-vulnerable Miami.
Broward County walks the walk on sea-level rise
The Broward County Commission approved $20 million for infrastructure improvements to prevent flooding.
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
This Earth Month, Florida should demand a limit on sea-level rise
An upper limit would clarify the stakes for Florida, which faces billions of dollars in exposure to rising seas.
Dutch royals visit Miami’s Rosenstiel School
The king and queen of the Netherlands heard about resilience initiatives and potential water-related partnerships.
Scientists see converging evidence of Antarctic ice retreat
The evidence suggests an irreversible long-term meltdown that could submerge low-elevation coastal areas
Spotlight on Florida’s Future: How sea-level rise and community design impact our rapidly growing state
Sea level could rise by about 10 inches by 2040, inundating a million acres of land in Florida.