Climate change

Preparing for the 2023 legislative session, Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo has announced the creation of a new Select Committee on Resiliency.

Acidification is “not terribly bad right now” in the Gulf, but due to climate change, the water will likely become more acidic in the future. This threatens the estimated $2.04 trillion annual marine economy.

Advocacy groups say the nation’s disaster response system isn’t ready as climate change leads to more extreme calamities.

"As we increase the temperature of the atmosphere... the air that is all around us can hold more water," says Daniel Gilford of Climate Central. "There's been about a 10% increase in atmospheric moisture and rainfall associated with Hurricane Ian."

The Biden administration's new climate package includes major incentives for cleaner energy. But some say it doesn't do enough for communities of color that are affected the most by climate change.

Faculty at Florida State University are offering insights about what’s predicted to be an above average hurricane season. They say the hurricane risk to Florida is increasing because of population growth and uncertainties from climate change.

Members of the Green Faith Alliance Coalition are exploring the connection between climate science and theology.

Floridians would be asked to approve a tax break for people who elevate their homes to avoid the threat of flooding, while up to $100 million a year would be set aside to help local governments combat rising sea levels, under proposals announced by House Speaker Chris Sprowls.

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.

Highway 98 is a vital artery running through the heart of Franklin County. But portions of the road are only a few feet away from the sea, leaving it vulnerable to daily erosion and tidal surge from hurricanes. Parts of it have been washed out in past storms. Now, leaders are looking to a new solution: nature.