Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one
The average number of disaster declarations has skyrocketed since 2000 to nearly twice that of the preceding 20-year period.
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“The Legislature is still very shy about the words ‘climate change'” – A Florida lawmaker discusses the importance of climate advocacy and policy
A Q&A with Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
‘Our state has taken the bull by the horns’ – Resiliency Florida’s director speaks on efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change
A Q&A with David Rathke, executive director of Resiliency Florida.
Seeking higher ground: Florida’s resiliency community on front lines of climate change
Florida’s resilience officers really are the unsung heroes helping us adapt to the challenges of a changing climate.
From Florida to Colombia, coastal cities face dual challenge of rising sea levels and sinking land
Subsidence, combined with sea-level rise, increases the risk of flooding in cities such as Cartagena, Colombia, and Miami Beach.
Climate change is turning Florida into a ‘poison paradise’ for homeowners
A steady increase in costly storms is leading insurance companies to drive up premiums or stop insuring Florida homeowners.
We need to prepare now for future water shortages
Florida’s water supply “is projected to be unable to meet all of the growing needs of Floridians in the future," ...
Green roofs are beautiful and practical, reducing flooding and saving energy
Vegetation buffers a building from the incredibly hot summer rooftop temperatures, reducing the use of air conditioning and stabilizing indoor ...
Climate change is worsening the world’s refugee crisis. Here’s one way leaders can help
Today there are millions of climate refugees and estimates suggest that there will be more than 1 billion by 2050.
Gov. DeSantis announces $300M for resilience projects; report finds unsafe fecal bacteria levels on Florida beaches
The money funds 71 new projects and three previously awarded projects to help prepare communities for flooding and storm surge.
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