Two decades of data show climate change is transforming Biscayne Bay, study finds
Biscayne Bay is becoming warmer, saltier and more acidic, raising concerns for South Florida ecosystems.
Tag: sea-level rise
Florida did the hard part after Surfside – now comes the next step
Florida is now positioned to lead again by encouraging structural monitoring as a complement to inspections.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
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.
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.