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 ...
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South Florida News Outlets Collaborate To Tackle Threat Of Sea-Level Rise
The threat of sea level rise affects all of South Florida – from the ocean to the Everglades. The sea ...
Youth Activist Says Scott Has Failed On Climate Change: “He’s An Election Year Environmentalist”
Delaney Reynolds is an 18-year-old college freshman at University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and a ...
Retired Vice Admiral Says Climate Change Is Already Threatening National Security
Climate change is a growing threat to national security and a concern for the military. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has said ...
The Lake Worth Lagoon Has Overcome A Lot. Climate Change Is A New Threat
The story of the Lake Worth Lagoon is a tale of survival. Over the past 100 years, urbanization has imperiled ...
Mosquito Season Could Get Longer And More Hazardous To Your Health — Especially In Miami
Mosquito season has officially arrived in Florida, although many would argue it never left. That perception may soon become reality, ...
Outburst At Miami Sea-Level Rise Meeting Prompts Discussion On Urgency, Equity
An ugly moment at a meeting of Miami's sea-level rise committee last week has prompted controversy over one of its ...
Is South Florida Doomed By Sea-Level Rise? Experts Say No. In Fact, They’re Optimistic
South Florida’s future looks wet, salty and, unless you’re a mermaid, maybe a bit apocalyptic. “The idea that what’s land ...
In Palm Beach County, Learning How Climate Change Impacts The Everglades
Scientists have long known that climate change is threatening the Everglades. But outdoor enthusiasts and environmental advocates have often looked ...
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