Why climate scientists are sounding the alarm on the ocean circulation system AMOC
An AMOC collapse would lead to warmer ocean temperatures and greater sea level rise along the East Coast.
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King tides: 10 facts about why they happen and the flooding they cause
By Rebecca Clark, FAU Center for Environmental Studies 1. King tides are exceptionally high tides that occur when the gravitational ...
Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Colonial-era land policies and development have left island towns vulnerable to increasing storm risks.
Florida’s dangerous dance with hurricanes and coastal development
To protect Florida from climate change's impacts, the state must overhaul policies that keep us in a growing state of ...
Video: How are sea levels measured?
This bite-sized video describes how satellites and tide gauges are used to measure sea levels.
Florida’s insurance crisis is the canary in the coal mine. This election will shape what comes next
Florida may be 'first and worst' into this mess, but sea level rise and worsening storms are coming for all ...
Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm surge and tidal flooding − entirely caused by humans
Dredging projects have more than doubled the depths of shipping channels, which can lead to larger high tides and storm ...
Video: The Florida Wildlife Corridor — Climate Benefits and Conservation Challenges
The Invading Sea's online panel discussion on the Florida Wildlife Corridor was held as part of Florida Climate Week 2024.
Stronger hurricanes driven by climate change threaten infrastructure in Florida, experts say
The Union of Concerned Scientists projects that 252 critical buildings and services in Florida will face disruptive flooding by 2050.
Miami Data Walk illustrates impacts of climate gentrification
Climate gentrification is when traditional communities are displaced because of change-change impacts like sea level rise.
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