When denialism meets 140-MPH windsÂ
A writer glimpses Florida’s dystopian future in a piece of storm debris.
Tag: climate disasters
Politicians must wake up to the economic realities of disasters like Hurricane Helene
It’s time to accept science, govern by economic reason and embrace responsible governance.
Helene’s 500 miles of wreckage and devastation should bring howls of fury at leaders’ folly
Global, national and state leaders must recognize at long last that the world’s climate cares nothing for political fiction.
Can Cedar Key remain Cedar Key after Hurricane Helene?Â
When a Florida beach town is wiped out, the political and economic pressure to redevelop is relentless.
Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
In Florida’s Big Bend, small towns bear the brunt of Helene’s impact
After three hurricanes in a year, the cycle of recovery continues in hamlets along the state’s west coast.
Why home insurance rates are rising so fast across the US – climate change plays a big role
Not only are homeowners insurance premiums going up, coverage is shrinking.
TV meteorologists sound the alarm about climate impacts in FloridaÂ
Jeff Berardelli and John Morales have made climate science a key part of their reports for NBC affiliates in Tampa ...
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Video: Why do floods happen?
This bite-sized video describes different types of flooding and the damage that flooding can cause.
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