Florida rural land at risk from sea rise and sprawl, report finds; hurricane ‘cone of uncertainty’ set for update
Florida could lose nearly a fifth of its rural lands in 50 years if growth continues at its current pace.
Tag: sea-level rise
Ruffling pink feathers — the flamingo’s bid to become Florida’s state bird
Since Hurricane Idalia in late August, dozens or maybe hundreds of wild flamingos have stuck around in Florida
From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising
Many coastal cities are facing a factor making them even more vulnerable to rising waters: land subsidence.
Florida climatologist, other experts highlight weather extremes of 2023 – and the consequences of climate change to come
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
Youth climate activists campaign at Florida Capitol; USF professor testifies in D.C. on ocean warming
More than 200 young activists held a press conference and rally as part of a campaign called Reclaim Florida’s Future ...
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
Video: What causes sea-level rise?
This bite-sized video explains what causes sea-level rise and the increases expected along US coastlines over the next 30 years.
Miami residents believe Biscayne Bay is ‘healthy,’ despite big declines in water quality and biodiversity, new study finds
Overall, the research found that support for local policy actions to protect and restore the bay was extremely high.
Proposed Florida laws require flood disclosures to help renters, buyers make best choice
Two Florida Senate bills and companion House bills would give prospective tenants and homebuyers information about flooding.
Living shorelines and seawalls provide nature-based solutions to stabilize Florida’s coasts
In many locations, living shorelines are used to replace failing seawall structures, which results in improved ecosystem functions.