Climate resiliency would save Florida billions
Recent hurricanes, severe storms and flooding have created a massive fiscal burden on the state and its residents.
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I help cities plan for climate change: Here’s how Florida leads on flood resilience
The Resilient Florida program, established in 2021, has funded more than $1 billion in grants to address flood vulnerabilities.
New flood disclosure law will protect Florida homebuyers
House Bill 1049 makes flood disclosure a requirement for all residential real estate purchases in Florida.
In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures.
Recent legislation strengthens Florida’s leadership in flood resilience
Since Resilient Florida was created in 2021, over $1.5 billion has been invested in flood and resilience projects across the ...
Florida says no to federal funding aimed at greenhouse gas emissions
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program represents one of the largest shares of funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Palm Beach County gets $1 million to combat flooding; Coral Reef Watch introduces new heat alerts
The Department of Environmental Protection awarded the funding from the Resilient Florida Program to assist six municipalities.
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
Resilient Cedar Key releases interactive flood risk tool; Florida lawmakers poised to block fertilizer restrictions
The interactive maps show flood risks for sea level rise as well as storm or tide events.
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