Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience Â
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
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Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Renewable energy and climate-ready infrastructure will play a critical role in Tampa's growth.
The climate is changing. St. Petersburg has a plan
St. Petersburg, as a costal community, is experiencing increased hazards from sea level rise, storm events and tidal flooding.
An ‘effective and sustainable way’ to protect Florida’s coastline: University of Miami researcher Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos discusses SEAHIVE
Rhode-Barbarigos is part of the university team that developed a perforated, hexagonal concrete unit called SEAHIVE
Report grades four Florida cities for energy efficiency efforts
Orlando ranked 17th, Miami 27th, St. Petersburg 62nd and Tampa 74th in the annual City Clean Energy Scorecard.
New poll: Despite shifting beliefs, most Floridians support government action on climate change
The latest Florida Climate Resilience Survey found 68% of respondents want state government to do more to address climate change.
Renewable natural gas provides brighter, cleaner future
Florida, with its vast biogas potential, stands poised to harness the benefits of RNG.
Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Global warming leads to increasing precipitation and more intense downpours, and increased flood potential.
Climate solutions for urban areas
Participants in the Climate Resilience Academy offered ideas about how cities are responding to climate change.
FSU Indigenous knowledge workshop discusses challenges in building resilient coastal communitiesÂ
The event, 'Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge,' was part of a project focused on resilient rural infrastructure.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
