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Now, as many lawmakers accept the science and back the need to develop a statewide plan to address the impacts of rising sea levels, hurricanes and flooding on a predominantly flat state, questions focus on a debt-adding $1 billion resiliency program pitched by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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An effort is back in the Senate to permanently set up a statewide office to consider climate change impacts, as environmentalists wait for a new chief resiliency officer to be appointed.
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Miami-Dade County will host two meetings, on Tuesday and Thursday, to get input from residents and property owners about fixes to deal with increased flooding driven by sea rise.
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With calls growing for lawmakers to pay more attention to climate change, the state Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection and the chief resiliency officer position are slated to be reviewed Monday by the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee.
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Environmental advocates celebrated the creation of a chief resilience officer. Now they have doubts.
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Nonprofits and city planners are working to create more affordable housing, but they’re up against legislation that rewards rampant development.
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South Florida is bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Isaias this weekend.In its latest advisory, the National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning…
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Hurricanes and high water don't recognize the boundaries between counties.That's why local governments from Palm Beach County to the Keys have formed a…
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Ask any consumer — good credit goes a long way.It works the same for local governments. Increasingly investors in the bonds of local governments want to…
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The City of Miami wants to hear from residents about their concerns over South Florida’s vulnerability to climate change.The Office of Resilience and…
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An international program that has helped South Florida cities address climate change and other livability challenges is ending. The Rockefeller Foundation…
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Miami-Dade County is offering people the chance to learn more about sea-level rise and how to prepare for it with a free training. The course, which is…