From the Florida Keys, an urgent â and regional â cry for action on climate change
Unlike most politicians in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C., those in the Florida Keys donât mince words when talking about climate...
Leaders in the Florida Keys recognize the challenges they face from the warming climate and are working together to tackle them
Here is part of Gillisâ opening remarks at the recent Climate Leadership Summit in Key West. Leaders in the Florida...
Bring back emissions-cutting targets, governor
When Charlie Crist was Floridaâs governor a dozen years ago, he had a good idea that now seems downright radical....
Florida’s climate crisis: We’re joining The Invading Sea to enhance coverage
The street my brother lives on in Miami floods when it's sunny out. About 70 miles south, parts of Key...
Adults must support their kidsâ efforts to promote solutions to the climate crisis
This year has seen an unprecedented rise of a new group of climate warriors â the youth. For the past...
Itâs time to consider adding a âCategory 6â to the hurricane power scale
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you probably know about the five-category Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It defines Atlantic...
Studies show that mangroves are an effective and inexpensive defense against rising sea levels
Climate change and the damage from major storms are causing us to fortify our shorelines beyond building seawalls. A new...
Reducing the speed of ocean-going ships wonât cut emissions, reduce rising sea levels or curb collisions with whales
Occasionally a report appears which claims to be wisdom, but after careful analysis, offers solutions that donât make much sense....
Weâll be measuring sea-level rise in feet, not inches
Take out a 30-year mortgage on a house in the Tampa Bay area, and by the time it is paid...
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