Rapid sea-level rise is alarming for Gulf communities such as Pensacola
Up-to-the-minute sea-level rise data shows water levels in the Gulf are rising at a rate faster than nearly anywhere else ...
Tag: Hurricane Ian
Faster sea-level rise speeds up timeline to act on climate change
A quickly warming Gulf of Mexico is driving a faster than expected rise in sea levels along the Gulf of ...
Nature is coming for Florida’s barrier islands. Should we give some over?
Rewilding barrier islands can make Florida’s mainland more resilient to sea rise, other threats from climate change.
New report details Hurricane Ian’s destruction; Miami course prepares women of color to lead climate fight
Hurricane Ian caused $112.9 billion in damage and at least 156 deaths.
Hurricane recovery continues for Fort Myers Beach, lawsuit accuses feds of failing to protect coral habitat
Fort Myers Beach struggles to recover from Ian, lawsuit seeks to protect endangered corals, subcommittee greenlights $100M Florida Forever plan
‘There are no alternative facts in my world.’ The director of FAU’s Marine Lab discusses climate change’s impact on sea turtles and more
A Q&A with Jeanette Wyneken, director of FAU's Marine Lab, on the effect of climate change on sea turtles and ...
Lessons learned from hurricanes in Florida
By Jim Gross Last radar image of Hurricane Andrew shortly before landfall near Homestead on August 24, 1992. (National Weather ...
Florida residents need solutions before the next hurricane
By Rachel Rhode As we move into a new year, many across Southwest Florida still suffer from the lingering impacts ...
Strengthening our resilience is key to preserving our paradise
By state Sen. Ben Albritton Resilience. It’s what defines our state. It’s the strength that enables us to pick up ...
Architecture student says builders need to change how they construct buildings as Florida faces growing threats from a warming climate
By Sophia Bachas-Daunert, Cornell University student After Hurricanes Ian and Nicole battered Florida this summer, it’s clear that buildings throughout ...
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