The science is clear – climate change is causing more damaging hurricanes in Florida
More flooding occurs from hurricanes because storms now move slower, have more threatening storm surges, bring increased rain.
More flooding occurs from hurricanes because storms now move slower, have more threatening storm surges, bring increased rain.
The fossil fuel industry was a big player in Florida's recent legislative session.
Hurricanes are intensifying faster, reaching further inland and costing billions in damage as the climate warms.
Extreme storms may become even more frequent as climate change accelerates.
Preliminary observations of 25.91 inches falling in 24 hours at one Fort Lauderdale location would break the all-time Florida record.
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