Stormwater pump behind your home could make property more valuable
Projects designed to combat climate change's impacts are increasing the value of Miami-Dade County homes, a new study reveals.
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âAdaptation and mitigation go togetherâ â A Stetson professor talks about addressing rising sea levelsÂ
A Q&A with Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University.
Why is there a new proposed tax on electric vehicles?
Senate Bill 28 and House Bill 107 would create a punitive flat annual license tax for EV owners of $200.
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warmingâs intensifying impact becomes more clear
Scientists expect about a 7% increase in precipitation intensity during extreme storms for every 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit of warming.
Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
Extreme weather, climate change pose threat to global infrastructure
University of Miami experts in engineering, environmental science and other fields warn that global infrastructure must be adapted.
Machines canât always take the heat â two engineers explain the physics behind how heat waves threaten everything from cars to computers
Heat waves arenât going away in the coming years, but there are opportunities to harness extreme heat and make it ...
As Hurricane Idalia made crystal clear, we must invest in disaster mitigation
Data shows that every dollar invested in pre-disaster mitigation can save up to $13 in federal spending.
Sunny-day flooding is a growing problem due to sea-level rise
We expect flooding during heavy rains or storm surge from a hurricane, but what do you do if the street ...
Mangroves are part of the infrastructure that protects Floridaâs coastsÂ
We donât systematically take care of mangroves, though, the way we do with roads and utility lines.
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