Insurers expect billions in claims from Hurricane Idalia; Tropical Storm Lee forms, projected to strengthen
UBS released estimates showing that insured losses could average about $9.36 billion from Hurricane Idalia.
Tag: property insurance
Insurers cut disasters from policies as climate risks increase; DeSantis says ‘politicizing the weather’ is wrong
At least five large property insurers have said extreme weather patterns caused them to stop writing coverages in some regions.
Sea-level rise worsened storm surge from Hurricane Idalia; storm magnifies concerns about Floridaâs insurance market
An overall rise of about nine inches in sea level could have made the difference between flooding and staying dry ...
Extreme heat in Florida Keys threatens ecosystem; unprecedented storm damage upending insurance industry
With high temperatures predicted until October, scientists worry about harm to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental US
EVs causing decline in Florida’s gas tax revenue; energy use surging due to extreme heat
Gasoline taxes play a key role in funding transportation projects in Florida.
Climate change is turning Florida into a ‘poison paradise’ for homeowners
A steady increase in costly storms is leading insurance companies to drive up premiums or stop insuring Florida homeowners.
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
âPlant a seedâ â A meteorologist discusses the importance of talking about climate changeÂ
A Q&A with Jeff Berardelli, chief meteorologist and climate specialist at WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa.
Why Floridaâs home insurance crisis isnât going away
Even if the market recovers from Hurricane Ian, climate change will likely keep prices high.
We’re in denial about climate change, water quality
Citizens can bypass lawmakers through ballot initiatives, go directly to voters to place amendments into the Florida Constitution.
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 Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
