America’s flood insurance chief has a message for all Floridians: You’re at risk
If you’re a homeowner in Florida relying on flood zone maps to decide whether to buy insurance, you may want ...
Month: April 2018
The risk of sea level rise is chipping away at Miami home values, new research shows
Creeping flood waters driven by sea rise have yet to reach the doors of most homes in Miami-Dade, but research ...
How will sea-level rise affect your home? Miami is creating a tool that will show you
The looming impacts of climate change are increasingly raising questions about the future of Miami's real estate, particularly from residents ...
Is your land at risk for sea rise? More firms want to sell South Florida the answer
The usual checklist before businesses buy a piece of property includes looking at what kind of taxes they’ll have to ...
Gov. Rick Scott should listen to students on climate change
Florida’s children are tired of waiting for grownups to take action on climate change, and that includes Gov. Rick Scott. ...
Harvard says this is how Miami Beach avoids a ‘dystopian’ future of sea level rise
Don't say 'dystopia' when you're talking to politicians about sea level rise in Miami Beach. "It's a trigger word," Miami ...
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 ...
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