Floridians aren’t alone in this home insurance crisis. Our fates are shared
Insurance has become a keystone of our housing system, but it alone cannot hold the weight of climate change.
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Florida can rebuild smarter after the hurricanes. Here’s how
Higher densities and more compact development in the right place would create more resilient and sustainable communities.
Monroe County seeks to delay state from relaxing development rules; Jacksonville aims to ensure new housing can withstand climate risks
The Florida Department of Commerce wants to amend restrictive growth rules put in place for the Keys in the 1980s.
Why tenants struggle more in the wake of hurricanes
Researchers found that after a hurricane, the number of rental units usually decreases, which leads to higher rent prices.
Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments − our study shows how it’s testing communities in Florida
Climate disasters and sea-level rise harm local governments by increasing costs and undercutting their property tax bases.
To combat climate gentrification, Florida must prioritize affordable housing
Climate gentrification exacerbates the existing inequality in Florida housing.
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare
Studies show that as global temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from destructive flooding.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
