A Florida City Wanted To Move Away From Fossil Fuels. The State Made Sure It Couldn’t.
The story behind Florida’s new laws that strip cities of their ability to fight climate change.
What Jacksonville Can Learn From Nashville About Fighting Climate Change
Compared with Nashville, Jacksonville is doing relatively little to reduce its carbon footprint and does not have a climate action plan — although many believe the city is starting to move in the right direction and should look to examples like Nashville for the way forward.
A Century Of Altering The St. Johns River Has Left Jacksonville More Vulnerable To Flooding
In 1898 the St. Johns River went about 18 feet down at its deepest point. Now it’s about 40 feet deep. Do the benefits outweigh the costs of dramatically altering the most significant natural feature in the region?
Green Infrastructure Turns Old Concepts Into New Reality
Many cities around the country now have proven examples of green infrastructure — Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Portland and St. Petersburg, to name a few. Unfortunately, Jacksonville isn’t one of them. Not yet, at least.
Making A More Resilient River City: Top 10 Findings From New City Council Report
The city of Jacksonville is playing catch-up when it comes to addressing climate change, but it’s now poised to take significant action thanks to the recent work of the City Council’s Special Committee on Resiliency.
Is Rooftop Solar Under Threat In Florida? If So, Jacksonville Could Offer A Glimpse Into The Future
Many are worried that Florida’s powerful investor-owned utilities are pushing regulators to scale back the state’s rooftop solar policy, as JEA did, or get rid of it all together. If successful, the rooftop solar industry across the Sunshine State could start to look a lot like it does in Jacksonville.
Environmental Justice In Jax: Bringing Black Communities To The Climate Table
Environmental advocacy has long been dominated by white voices, even as people of color are more affected by climate change and pollution.
Climate Action On The Rise Within Local Communities Of Faith
Faith-based efforts like Green Spirits are increasingly popping up around the country as Christians — many of them young — start to push back against the skepticism of climate science that has taken root in their communities.
As Neighbors Take Buyouts, Some Jacksonville Residents Question City’s Plan For Flood-Prone Areas
Sea level rise isn’t a hypothetical future issue in low-lying areas of Jacksonville. It’s forcing people to make life-changing decisions right now.
St. Augustine Struggles To Fight A Global Threat On A Small-Town Budget
As the holiday season approaches and residents look ahead to the annual Nights of Lights festival an old enemy is rearing its head: the sea.
TV Weathercasters Could Be Key To Climate Action
Local weathercasters are well positioned to help educate the public on climate change, which researchers say is necessary before people can buy in to addressing its causes.
Beach Nourishment: Not Just Throwing Good Sand After Bad
A riled-up Atlantic Ocean has been biting off and swallowing huge chunks of Northeast Florida beaches during fierce storms in recent years. Millions of dollars have been spent to replenish beach sand, only to sometimes have it disappear with the next storm.
ADAPT: Using Parks & Green Space In The Fight Against Climate Change
On April 20th, WJCT Public Media hosted a virtual panel discussion on the varied roles that parks and green space can play in the fight against climate change (storing carbon, reducing urban temperatures, mitigating flooding) and what you can do to help.ADAPT: Will A New Administration Change Florida’s Climate Future?
On January 28th, WJCT hosted a virtual panel discussion on what a new year, a new Congress, and a new presidential administration could mean for climate policy in Northeast Florida and beyond.ADAPT: The State of the St. Johns River
Following the release on October 22 of the annual State of the St. Johns River report, this panel discussion allowed officials in various capacities to react to the report and reflect on how actions taken now could affect the river’s future health.Activating a Resilient Future
WJCT Public Media, the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) and the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) hosted a virtual community conversation on October 7 featuring two panels of local elected officials and subject matter experts. Issues addressed included coastal & riverine flooding, sea level rise, environmental justice and related policies.
Is There a Connection? Climate Change & Coronavirus
WJCT Public Media and the Northeast Florida Regional Council hosted an ADAPT conversation on July 14 focused on the parallels between, and the intersections of, climate change and the coronavirus and how these crises are affecting our state and region.
Meet six people helping the First Coast adapt to sea level rise and the other effects of climate change
This Jacksonville Scientist Is On A Mission To Change Public Policy
University of North Florida
How To Talk About Climate Change Without Getting Punched In The Face
Impact By Design
He’s The Lorax Or The City’s Official Tree Butcher, Depending Whom You Ask
City of Jacksonville
Building Northeast Florida’s Resilience By Bringing Business Leaders To The Table
Northeast Florida Regional Council
Florida’s First-Ever State Resilience Officer Is In Listening Mode
State of Florida
‘Retreat’ Not An Option For A California Beach Town, But It’s Already Happening In Duval County
The city of Jacksonville is offering to buy out homes in a flood-prone riverfront neighborhood.
‘Lift That Nest Up’: Florida’s Endangered Birds Threatened By Floods
The Florida grasshopper sparrow is the continent’s most endangered bird. Climate change isn’t helping.
Real Estate And Sea Level Rise: A Buyer’s Guide
In Florida, sellers don’t have to disclose flood damage. So how can buyers assess the risk?
The Beaches ADAPT
Some homeowners and city officials in Duval County’s coastal towns are taking rising seas seriously.
These Eco-Friendly Homes Are Built To Weather The Storm
A South Florida builder is trying to make prefabricated chic.
Sandy Soil And Rising Seas Spell Septic Tank Disaster In Florida
The race is on to deal with Florida’s 2.6 million ticking stink bombs.
As Seas Rise, Florida Will Likely Lose More Coastal Property Value Than Any Other State
As coastal property values drop, the economic effects could ripple inland.
Why US Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Back On The Rise
What’s good for today’s economy isn’t so great for tomorrow’s earth.
This Is The $5.5 Million Houseboat Of The Flooded Future
Read on The Miami Herald
Why let sea rise sink your Miami lifestyle when you can go with the flow?
St. Augustine ADAPTS
In a city whose livelihood depends on its past, it pays to keep history above water.
The New Vanguard Protecting Historic Sites From Sea Level Rise: Volunteers
The Heritage Monitoring Scouts are helping the state decide which pieces of history to save and which to abandon.
How A Maine Island's Residents Are Tackling The Climate Emergency
Read on Experience Magazine
They believe the solutions will come not from laws but from neighbors.
With Weather Extremes Projected For Jacksonville, Elected Officials Cool To Aggressive Climate Action
Letting the market dictate solutions is the prevailing mantra.
‘Resilience Hubs’ Could Help Northeast Floridians — Including Animals — Weather Floods
City planners can use new data to maximize conservation projects’ impact.
Downtown Jacksonville ADAPTS
A riverfront hospital is bulking up its flood protection after nearly having to evacuate during Hurricane Irma.
How To Make Jacksonville More ‘Resilient’: 2 Committees’ Suggestions
After pulling out of a national resiliency initiative in 2016, the city is working on its own adaptation plans.
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