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The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program.
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A newly published paper suggests the incredibly rare Key Largo tree cactus species is locally extinct. Researchers believe sea level rise was the main culprit.
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The mayors of St. Petersburg and Tampa met at the Palladium to discuss how their cities are dealing with climate change.
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We discuss climate hurdles and solutions with CNN's chief climate correspondent, and highlight Florida stories from his book.
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In the last 80 years, sea level rise has risen about a foot. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that pace is expected to speed up.
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The governor had vowed, as a former presidential candidate, to replace the words “climate change” with “energy dominance” in national security and foreign policy guidance.
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Florida is on the verge of repealing what’s left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, a bill waiting for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature would make energy affordability and availability the main focus.
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Wetlands have generally kept pace with sea-level rise by building upward and creeping inland a few meters per year. But raised roadbeds, cities, farms and increasing land elevation can leave wetlands with nowhere to go.
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New research published in the journal Nature showed the potential risk of a one-two combo of sinking land and rising seas to cities along the coast, and Miami topped the list as a location that could see quite a bit of flooded property by mid-century.
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At the Aspen Ideas: Climate summit, experts from cities that have been battered by climate change and sea-level rise gathered to share what their experiences and offer a road map of sorts for South Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale is seeking input from experts with the Urban Land Institute, a nonprofit organization made up of land-use experts who also have offered guidance to other cities vulnerable to flooding, including New Orleans, Boston, New York City, Chicago and El Paso.
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Environmental researchers at Florida International University are getting a big boost in financial support to study sea-level rise along South Florida coasts — $9 million worth.