Florida faces rising climate threats in 4 disaster reports
Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization
Florida's climate challenges are intensifying, with hurricanes, inland flooding, wildfires and rising sea levels spotlighting the state's vulnerability to climate change.
Hurricanes like Milton and Helene have demonstrated the growing frequency and severity of extreme rainfall, displacing vulnerable inland communities.
Inequities in disaster recovery exacerbate the issue, as low-income and minority populations often lack access to adequate resources, further widening wealth gaps after disasters.
Coastal flood risks are projected to worsen significantly by 2050.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
'Hurricanes are more intense, they're wetter and seem to be moving at a slower pace.' | Published October 18, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi Ana Claudia Chacin
The Biden administration has approved more than $2.3 billion for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Studies show the system for distributing the funds deepens historical divides. | Published November 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amy Green
Drier winter conditions and two major hurricanes last year are big factors | Published March 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Goodhue Milena Malaver
'This is a level of exposure that's going to require a massive amount of planning and investment in coastal resilience.' | Published April 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
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