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Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
7 ways Florida residents are coping with rising climate risks
South Florida 7 ways Florida residents are coping with rising climate risks Florida residents are employing various strategies to cope with rising climate risks, as extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods and wildfires become more frequent. Homeowners are turning to costly adaptations such as raising homes or floodproofing properties, as many areas face repeated flooding from powerful storms like Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Policy changes, including stricter rebuilding requirements from FEMA, are pushing communities to adopt resilient practices. However, these shifts come with financial challenges for residents, particularly for low-income and marginalized communities, who often face systemic inequities in disaster recovery resources. Risk mitigation efforts, from structural adaptations to policy enforcement, are now essential for Florida's future climate resilience. Dr. Meghan Martin's home in St. Petersburg was gutted after Hurricane Helene flooded her floors with water from the bay. Martin is moving on plans to raise her home 12 feet. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 1: A TIKTOKER'S FLORIDA HOME FLOODED 3 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. NOW, SHE'S RAISING IT BY 12 FEET Even at about $400,000, Dr. Meghan Martin said it's the easiest and most affordable option she has. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers ride a flats boat through the flooded N 12th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida's Gulf Coast. NO. 2: HURRICANE MILTON BROUGHT A SHOCKING DELUGE. THE REASON WHY DOESN'T BODE WELL FOR FLORIDA '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 A resident walks with her belongings through the flooded N 15th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida's Gulf Coast. NO. 3: AFTER DISASTERS LIKE MILTON, WHITES GAIN WEALTH, WHILE PEOPLE OF COLOR LOSE, RESEARCH SHOWS 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 A damaged home caused by Hurricane Ian seen along Fort Myers Beach on Monday, October 3, 2022. NO. 4: FEMA TO FLORIDA CITIES HIT BY HURRICANES: REBUILD HIGHER OR LOSE YOUR FLOOD INSURANCE Fort Myers Beach loses flood insurance discounts after a problematic rebuild from Hurricane Ian. | Published November 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris Chefs Val and Nando Chang at the counter of the original Itamae at the former St. Roch Market (now MIA Market), where they opened in 2018. Val Chang hosted the James Beard Foundation at her restaurant, Maty's, on Jan. 22 to discuss how climate change is disrupting the restaurant and farming industries. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 5: RISING PRICES ON SOUTH FLORIDA MENUS? RISING COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONTRIBUTE 'Climate change has a direct impact on the supply chain that your favorite chefs depend on.' | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, center, at the Caribbean Community meeting in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday, February 20, 2025. By Jacqueline Charles NO. 6: TRUMP'S CLIMATE-CHANGE MOVES, OTHER FOREIGN POLICY SHIFTS POSE CHALLENGE FOR CARIBBEAN Invasive brown algae is destroying their sandy coastlines, emanating toxic gasses that are killing corals and turning hotel guests away, while increasingly deadly tropical storms and uncharacteristic hurricanes are threatening to sink their already vulnerable economies. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jacqueline Charles Homestead, FL- Florida Forest Service Helicopter gathers water from a retention pond behind Homestead Speedway Friday, March 21, 2025, to fight nearby wildfires in south Miami-Dade County. By David Goodhue NO. 7: CONDITIONS ARE RIPE FOR A SPRINGTIME OF FIRES IN SOUTH FLORIDA, FOREST EXPERTS SAY Drier winter conditions and two major hurricanes last year are big factors | Published March 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Goodhue Milena Malaver The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Miami Herald
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Florida climate risks: Heat, flooding and insurance changes
South Florida Florida climate risks: Heat, flooding and insurance changes Florida faces increasingly complex climate threats, as seen in stories about extreme heat, flooding and contested insurance reforms. In Miami, nearly half of native trees are threatened by heat stress, putting cherished oaks and sabal palms at risk and prompting debate over whether to plant more heat-tolerant species. Communities scramble for resilience, from grassroots campaigns providing water for outdoor workers to city programs like Miami Beach's Fight the Flood initiative, which helps residents adapt their homes. On the coast, new research warns that over 23,000 people and 17,000 homes may face annual flooding by 2050, while FEMA pressures cities like Fort Myers Beach to rebuild higher or risk losing federal flood insurance. Meanwhile, a secret study exposes how insurers shifted billions to affiliates even as lawmakers debated reforms and residents endured soaring premiums and tightening eligibility. Jean Wilfred, 70, enjoys a bottle of water as the outreach team from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust handed out bottles of water to individuals living on the street on Aug. 1, 2024, in Miami, Florida, during a period of sweltering heat. By Carl Juste NO. 1: 'WE NEED WATER.' HOW SOUTH FLORIDA GROUPS ARE HELPING THOSE HARDEST HIT BY EXTREME HEAT Miami-area nonprofits are helping those most vulnerable to the extreme heat South Florida is facing. | Published October 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mimi Whitefield A damaged home caused by Hurricane Ian seen along Fort Myers Beach on Monday, October 3, 2022. By Al Diaz NO. 2: FEMA TO FLORIDA CITIES HIT BY HURRICANES: REBUILD HIGHER OR LOSE YOUR FLOOD INSURANCE Fort Myers Beach loses flood insurance discounts after a problematic rebuild from Hurricane Ian. | Published November 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris Kenneth Feeley, UM biology professor and Director of the Gifford Arboretum Department of Biology, measures a tree on campus. His research found that more than half of Miami's trees will be stressed by rising temperatures. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 3: ABOUT HALF OF MIAMI'S NATIVE TREES AT RISK FROM RISING TEMPS. WHAT SHOULD WE PLANT NOW? 'Unfortunately many trees will be lost and that's a consequence of modern climate change' | Published December 6, 2024 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi A damaged home caused by Hurricane Ian seen along Fort Myers Beach on Monday, October 3, 2022. By Al Diaz NO. 4: SECRET STUDY FOUND FLORIDA INSURERS SENT BILLIONS TO AFFILIATES WHILE CRYING POOR The 2022 study, which has never been made public, was released to the Herald/Times after a two-year wait for public records. | Published February 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lawrence Mower A light dusting of pollen is seen on the hood of a vehicle on April 1 in Dunedin. By Chris Urso NO. 5: WHAT'S THE MIAMI ALLERGY FORECAST? JUST FOLLOW THE SNEEZING — AND THE WEATHER PATTERN Take a look at what the medical experts are saying. | Published March 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante A resident walks with her belongings through the flooded N 15th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida's Gulf Coast. By Pedro Portal NO. 6: FLORIDA MOST AT RISK OF 'SEVERE COASTAL FLOODING.' NEW RESEARCH SHOWS WHERE '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 Victor Corone, 66, pushes his wife Maria Diaz, 64, in a wheelchair through more than a foot of flood water on 84th street in Miami Beach on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Diaz had a doctor's appointment, and they had to ditch the car in the parking lot on Collins Ave and walk more than 20 minutes to get home. By Photograph by Al Diaz NO. 7: HOW TO GET MONEY TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM FLOODING IN MIAMI BEACH 'We want to do incremental adaptation, you know, things that we can build upon over time, and things that are going to stand the test of time' | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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.
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
How Miami is dealing with the clash of climate change and the economy
South Florida How Miami is dealing with the clash of climate change and the economy Miami faces a critical moment as climate change drops economic challenges on agriculture, tourism and other industries. Rising seas and extreme weather are increasing costs for farmers, restaurateurs and cities, with storm surges and flooding disrupting supply chains and inflating prices. Local efforts, such as elevating roads in vulnerable areas, highlight the high financial stakes of long-term resilience projects, often met with community resistance over soaring costs. Meanwhile, industries like clam farming in Cedar Key struggle to rebound from consecutive climate-induced disasters, underscoring the need for government intervention and policy reform to sustain livelihoods and safeguard critical sectors. 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. Nancy Hodges Duduen, 83, made a trip from Tallahassee to First Street in Cedar Key on Wednesday, Oct. 2 to see the damage to the home she grew up in. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 1: HELENE, NOW MILTON DELIVERING DEVASTATING STORM SURGE. WILL FLORIDA EVER BUILD FOR IT? The power of surge: 'It will destroy you. It will break the piles, the columns that the house was built on.' | Published October 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby Joseph Cannon, a clam farmer in Cedar Key, drives his boat out to a clam harvesting site on Oct. 2. that was devastated after Hurricane Helene. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 2: THEY PRODUCE FLORIDA'S CLAMS. TO SURVIVE CLIMATE CHANGE, THEY'RE COUNTING ON REPUBLICANS. 'I'm a Republican, but I believe in climate change.' | Published November 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby Chefs Val and Nando Chang at the counter of the original Itamae at the former St. Roch Market (now MIA Market), where they opened in 2018. Val Chang hosted the James Beard Foundation at her restaurant, Maty's, on Jan. 22 to discuss how climate change is disrupting the restaurant and farming industries. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 3: RISING PRICES ON SOUTH FLORIDA MENUS? RISING COSTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE CONTRIBUTE 'Climate change has a direct impact on the supply chain that your favorite chefs depend on.' | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ashley Miznazi The lowest-lying streets in Key Biscayne flood about 15 times a year now, and without fixes, some spots could see up to 90 days of flooding every year by 2040, consultants from AECOM found. By 2070, some of the streets could be permanently underwater. By Jessica Drouet NO. 4: AS SEA-RISE FLOODS INCREASE, KEY BISCAYNE TO RAISE ROADS. BIG PRICE TAG RUFFLES RESIDENTS Without fixes, some roads could be underwater every day by 2070. | Published January 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris A large brush fire on Card Sound Road in south Miami-Dade near Florida City on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, has closed Card Sound Road and led to intermittent closures of U.S. 1 heading into the Florida Keys. As of Wednesday, only about 20 percent of the fire was contained. By David Goodhue NO. 5: A HEADACHE FOR HUMANS, STUBBORN FIRE IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR EVERGLADES WETLANDS Florida is a leader in prescribed burns, which helps keep neighborhoods safe from runaway blazes. | Published March 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris David Goodhue 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.
Miami Herald
10-04-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Rising tides and fires: Seven climate stories shaping Florida
South Florida Rising tides and fires: Seven climate stories shaping Florida Florida remains at the forefront of climate change, with surging tides, stronger hurricanes and extreme heat. Slow-moving disasters like sea-level rise and groundwater flooding amplify risks to infrastructure, homes and ecosystems, while events like Hurricane Milton spotlight the growing intensity of storms fueled by warming oceans. Communities are rallying through initiatives tha tinclude cooling stations for vulnerable residents and house-raising projects. Nonprofits and local governments are leading efforts to expand green infrastructure, advocate for worker protections and increase climate education. 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. Jean Wilfred, 70, enjoys a bottle of water as the outreach team from the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust handed out bottles of water to individuals living on the street on Aug. 1, 2024, in Miami, Florida, during a period of sweltering heat. By Carl Juste NO. 1: 'WE NEED WATER.' HOW SOUTH FLORIDA GROUPS ARE HELPING THOSE HARDEST HIT BY EXTREME HEAT Miami-area nonprofits are helping those most vulnerable to the extreme heat South Florida is facing. | Published October 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mimi Whitefield President Joe Biden arrives in St. Pete Beach to delver remarks just days after Hurricane Milton tore across Florida, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. By Alicia Devine/USA TODAY Network NO. 2: FLORIDIANS 'HEARTBROKEN' AFTER MILTON, HELENE, BIDEN SAYS AFTER ST. PETE BEACH VISIT 'Small business owners here and homeowners have taken a real beating,' Biden said. | Published October 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Divya Kumar Dr. Meghan Martin's home in St. Petersburg was gutted after Hurricane Helene flooded her floors with water from the bay. Martin is moving on plans to raise her home 12 feet. By Ashley Miznazi NO. 3: A TIKTOKER'S FLORIDA HOME FLOODED 3 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. NOW, SHE'S RAISING IT BY 12 FEET Even at about $400,000, Dr. Meghan Martin said it's the easiest and most affordable option she has. | Published October 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Denise Hruby Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers ride a flats boat through the flooded N 12th St in North Tampa, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, a day after Hurricane Milton crossed Florida's Gulf Coast. By Pedro Portal NO. 4: HURRICANE MILTON BROUGHT A SHOCKING DELUGE. THE REASON WHY DOESN'T BODE WELL FOR FLORIDA '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 A driver blinks their hazard lights on Arthur Street in Hollywood, Florida, as heavy rain floods the surrounding neighborhood on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. By MATIAS J. OCNER NO. 5: THE TRILLION-DOLLAR HIDDEN THREAT FROM CLIMATE CHANGE: RISING GROUNDWATER Up to 70% of residents between North Carolina and Florida could be impacted by the end of the century with just over three feet of sea rise. | Published December 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jenny Staletovich Oakley and Casey Jones, tourists from Idaho Falls, navigate the flooded streets of Miami Beach as they try to make their way to their hotel on Collins Ave and 30th Street during a King Tide. By Emily Michot NO. 6: HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN FLORIDA? WE WANT TO HEAR THEM — AND ANSWER THEM How much sea level rise do we expect? Does a hotter world mean more mosquitoes? | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris An orange, floating berm used to collect garbage and debris stretches across the Little River just north of the South Florida Water Management District's flood control device near NE 82nd St and NE fourth Pl. Friday October 15, 2021. The berm also marks the end point for any water vessels heading east along the Little River. To continue along the river past this point boats would have to be lifted out of the water and carried across NE 82nd St. By Emily MIchot NO. 7: BISCAYNE BAY IS POLLUTED. MIAMI-DADE HOPES THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY WILL HELP CLEAN IT UP Three pilot projects have been installed in Miami-Dade rivers and canals. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Courtney Heath 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.
