In the name of storm recovery, a new law trampled smart-growth rules. Shut it down
SB 180 crushes the ability of local leaders to make their communities more storm-resistant.
Tag: sea-level rise
Just don’t get flooded during a government shutdown
You can’t buy federal flood insurance, renew a policy or increase coverage when the National Flood Insurance Program is closed.
King tides are back — and South Florida streets are flooding again
King tides typically occur during the fall in Florida around a new or full moon, causing flooding even on sunny ...
How states can successfully implement home elevation projects with the Army Corps of Engineers
Raising homes above flood levels allows residents to remain in place, maintaining the fabric of their communities.
Attack on investors is climate change denial, not conservatism
Assessing risk, whether from hurricanes, regulation or technological disruption, is the essence of responsible investing.
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.
Florida can protect economy and environment at same time
By respecting both nature's power and economic realities, we can chart a course that keeps Florida thriving.
Weather running AMOC: Why every Floridian should care about Greenland’s rapidly melting ice sheet
The collapse of the ice sheet and the AMOC ocean current could wreak havoc on Florida’s coastline.
Tracking sea turtles is a long, slow process that just might keep them alive
Even without the uncertainties of climate change, sea turtle hatchlings face long odds to survive.
Rising waters: a practical look at Miami’s future
Our research at FSU shows that acting now to address sea level rise saves money and protects the community.