As extreme weather intensifies, Trump administration can’t forget Florida farmers
By Renee Strickland, Farm Journal Foundation The U.S. just wrapped up another relentless hurricane season, and farmers like me are ...
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Florida lawmaker considers proposing property tax breaks to make homes more resilient
Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia proposed a tax freeze on older homes retrofit to meet elevation and wind code standards.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Home insurance averages $2,377 a year nationally and $11,000 per year in Florida.
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.
Artificial intelligence can help us recover from hurricanes faster
As extreme weather batters our power grids, digital solutions can empower utilities to build a more resilient system.
Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way
Streamlining the rebuilding process to deliver information that emphasizes high-impact changes could make resilient choices easier.
It’s already official: You’re living through the hottest year on record
According to the European Union's climate agency, 2024 is also the first year to breach a key climate threshold.
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.
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Colonial-era land policies and development have left island towns vulnerable to increasing storm risks.
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 ...
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