A fiscal crisis is looming for many US cities, driven by factors that include climate change
Climate change and its attendant increase in major disasters are putting financial pressure on municipalities.
Month: March 2025
George Behrakis: The market as an ally in climate action
As a leader in young conservative climate advocacy, Behrakis emphasizes the power of bipartisan collaboration.
Electric vehicles offer a smart and cost-effective path forward for Florida
With 250,000-plus EVs on Florida roads, it’s clear that more and more Floridians are choosing this option.
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Along with grazers to keep them clean, coral reefs need cleaner waters and cooler oceans to ensure their long-term survival.
Smoke and fire: FSU scientists investigate atmospheric interactions in wildfires with National Science Foundation funding
Wildfires pose hazards to human and ecological health and cost the U.S. between $394 and $893 billion annually.
Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences
The scientific basis for the endangerment finding is stronger today than it was in 2009, when it was first established.
Trump wants to wind down FEMA. Could states fill the gap?
Shuttering the disaster agency could leave poor and rural communities exposed.
PAUSE Act would protect the vulnerable by keeping the power on
The legislation bans utility disconnections due to nonpayment when temperatures reach certain levels and during emergencies.
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Tesla’s troubles can give the car industry an opportunity to make the messaging around EVs more diverse and inclusive.
A call to find ‘innovative solutions’ for environmental challenges
University of Miami researchers joined resilience leaders to share emerging trends and inspire new ideas.
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