Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.
Tag: Hurricane Milton
Are we ready for monster hurricanes like Helene and Milton? Not really
The effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton prove that a reactive approach to disaster is unsustainable
Climate change made all of this year’s Atlantic hurricanes so much worse
A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive ...
After Helene and Milton, an urgent need for legislative action on condos
Florida’s housing crisis, exacerbated by the hurricanes, demands legislative intervention.
Following Hurricane Milton, growers show resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this seasonÂ
Following the storms, some areas required more effort to get the fields back in working order to complete planting.
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.
Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
When Hurricane Milton hit, jails in Manatee and Pinellas counties were under mandatory evacuation orders but weren't evacuated.
EVs weathered the storm: How electric vehicles are helping during extreme weather eventsÂ
With backup power capabilities and the ability to maintain climate control during outages, EVs are invaluable resources.
Florida’s dangerous dance with hurricanes and coastal development
To protect Florida from climate change's impacts, the state must overhaul policies that keep us in a growing state of ...
After disasters, whites gain wealth, while people of color lose, research shows
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. ...
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