Florida’s water crisis: Rising seas threaten the Sunshine State’s most precious resourceÂ
As ground zero for climate change impacts, Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and sea level rise.
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Florida can handle storms — it’s climate change that’s the problem
The politics driving state policies that could help Floridians better cope with the effects of a warming planet need to ...
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.
Environmental justice must be at forefront of addressing climate crisisÂ
From flooded neighborhoods in Haiti to melting glaciers in Antarctica, the impact of global warming knows no boundaries.
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.
Video: What is beach nourishment?
This bite-sized video describes what beach nourishment involves along with its benefits and downsides.
I help cities plan for climate change: Here’s how Florida leads on flood resilience
The Resilient Florida program, established in 2021, has funded more than $1 billion in grants to address flood vulnerabilities.
Link between environment and well-being is key to driving change
The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all impact community health.
A clarion call on rising seasÂ
The UN General Assembly should set an upper limit on sea level rise compatible with the Paris Agreement's goals.
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 ...
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