A Million Florida Homes May See Sea-Level Rise Flooding By 2100. Scientists Say: Act Now.
In the next 30 years — about the length of a mortgage cycle — more than 300,000 U.S. homes could experience chronic ...
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Broward’s Water Wells Are More At Risk From Rising Seas Than Miami-Dade’s, Study Finds
To safeguard Broward and Miami-Dade against rising seas, planners need to understand which areas within each county are most vulnerable. ...
NASA Scientist Says Wind, Flooding And Rainfall Increase The Intensity Of A Hurricane
Thousands of scientists are working on research related to climate change and extreme weather. Dr. Tim Hall is one of ...
Higher Seas Pose Threat Beyond The Coast
The threat of sea-level rise stretches well beyond the coastline. Higher seas are pushing into the source of our drinking water. ...
Broward Leaders Are Worried About How To Pay For Sea-Level Rise
Sea-level rise is going to cost Broward County -- and leaders don't know yet how they're going to pay. A ...
Nelson Says Solar Panels Can Fix Sea-Level Rise. It’s More Nuanced Than That
Solar panels are not going to fix sea-level rise. They're an energy source that does not release carbon into the atmosphere. ...
Sea-Level Rise Might Soon Raise Insurance Costs. Here’s What Local Leaders Want To Do About It
If you thought sea-level rise was the greatest immediate threat to South Florida’s future, you may need to think again. ...
National Hurricane Director Discusses ‘Subtle’ Impacts Of Climate Change On Hurricanes
Researchers including the Union of Concerned Scientists have argued that climate change is exacerbating the strength of hurricanes. Yet not ...
Miami-Dade Polls Residents of Flood-Prone Arch Creek Neighborhood On Sea-Level Solutions
In one of Miami-Dade’s most flood-prone areas, county officials on Thursday night collected public input on what to do about ...
Disaster Risk Modeling Can Be Romantic (Although That’s Not Why South Florida Governments Care)
Rowan Douglas feels an emotional draw to statistical risk modeling of natural disasters. "Two hundred years ago, we created the ...
About The Project
The Invading Sea is a collaboration by the editorial boards of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami Herald and Palm Beach Post —
with reporting by WLRN Public Media —
to address the threat South Florida faces from sea-level rise. We want to raise awareness, amplify the voice of our region and create a call to action that can't be ignored. Read More
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