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Tag: sea-level rise
‘Historic buildings tend to be built better’ — A historic preservationist discusses how climate change is affecting historic sites
A Q&A with Leslee F. Keys, retired assistant professor and director of historic preservation at Flagler College
Harnessing hurricane season: a call for a new environmental movement in Florida
The American Conservation Coalition is dedicated to finding practical, market-based approaches to protect Florida's natural beauty.
Study finds dolphins and whales in U.S. waters threatened by climate change; Fort Lauderdale unveils plan to protect city from flooding
NOAA researchers found more than 70% of the American marine mammal species they studied are vulnerable to threats.
Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments − our study shows how it’s testing communities in Florida
Climate disasters and sea-level rise harm local governments by increasing costs and undercutting their property tax bases.
Coral researchers report ‘mass mortality’ in Florida Reef; archaeology group fights to preserve historic sites from rising seas
Researchers have called this summer’s record ocean temperatures the worst coral bleaching event in Florida’s history,
Federal government proposing Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area; archaeologists’ work offers lessons on sea-level rise
The conservation area would use federal dollars to leverage existing projects, including the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
Video: What is a King Tide?
This bite-sized video explains the factors that cause a higher-than-normal tide known as a King Tide.
Video: What is a flood zone?
Scientists use past rain and flood records to map floodplain boundaries.