A multimillionaire construction magnate is Florida’s most pro-environment Republican
Francis Rooney made millions on sprawling building projects like the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium. He parlayed his status as a...
“The Invading Sea” wins national journalism award for editorial leadership
"The Invading Sea" media collaborative has won a national opinion writing award for editorials on the threat of sea-level rise...
Underwater Homeowners Association underscores worries about rising sea levels in Miami
The Underwater Homeowners Association sounds like a sad joke about the future of real estate in flood-prone Miami. It's actually...
Students ask: Will the adults continue to ignore the threats posed by the changing climate?
Last year, 104 people lost their lives after fires ravaged almost 2 million acres in California. In recent years, hurricanes...
Senate committee vote is a hopeful sign that Florida Legislature is ready to grapple with consequences of sea-level rise
Every journey of a thousand miles, the adage goes, begins with a single step. Last week, a state Senate committee...
Florida Senate committee approves proposal that would require the state to plan for sea-level rise
TALLAHASSEE — Climate change has received little attention in the Florida Legislature in recent years, but on Tuesday a state...
We Are the Kids Suing the State of Florida to Protect Our Future
We are two of eight plaintiffs who have filed a lawsuit against our state government to protect ourselves from climate...
Will fighting climate change curtail freedom?
One obstacle to addressing climate change is that many of us worry about maintaining our high-energy lifestyles. Americans are known...
Delray mayor says the city has the time and money to build sea walls to protect against flooding
A sea wall vulnerability study addressing flooding in Delray Beach's future is on Mayor Shelly Petrolia's agenda. Consultants estimate the city will have...
Miami wants to make the case to the world that climate-proofing is worth the cost
A half-moon stretch of Brickell Bay Drive, home to six waterfront condominium buildings, is often cited as the weak point...
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