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.
Tag: infrastructure
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 Florida’s coasts
We don’t systematically take care of mangroves, though, the way we do with roads and utility lines.
Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one
The average number of disaster declarations has skyrocketed since 2000 to nearly twice that of the preceding 20-year period.
Tampa’s Climate Action & Equity Plan will enhance and preserve community’s quality of life
Tampa’s plan is guided by three goals: reduce emissions, build climate-ready infrastructure and communities, and take care of people along ...
Central Florida working to prevent flooding; used cooking oil refined into biodiesel in Miami
Climate change will only put more stress on natural waterways and overmatched storm water systems.
There’s big climate money out there for small towns. But will they get it?
How advocates are helping understaffed communities field complicated federal grants.
Lessons from Hurricane Ian for the 2023 season; how Gov. DeSantis shaped Florida’s environment
Scores of people are still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian.
UCF is designing self-repairing oyster reefs to protect Florida’s coastlines
The work is sponsored by a $12.6 million DARPA grant that seeks to create self-repairing, biological and human-engineered reef-mimicking structures.
Experts evaluating whether flooded Fort Lauderdale City Hall can be saved; DeSantis faces decision on fertilizer bans
Fort Lauderdale City Hall took a beating on April 12 when a storm dumped 26 inches of rain within a ...
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