We're decoding ancient hurricanes' traces on the sea floor – and evidence from millennia of Atlantic storms is not good news for the coast

As an unusual 2022 hurricane season ends on Nov. 30, a look back at hurricane history suggests we may be significantly underestimating future risks.

Tyler Winkler, Postdoctoral Researcher in Oceanography, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • conversation
Nov. 28, 2022 ~12 min

Dreaming of beachfront real estate? Much of Florida's coast is at risk of storm erosion that can cause homes to collapse, as Daytona just saw

Dozens of homes near Daytona Beach collapsed or were left unstable when Hurricane Nicole struck. Here’s what can be done to reduce that kind of risk.

Zhong-Ren Peng, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Florida • conversation
Nov. 23, 2022 ~8 min


Coastal home buyers are ignoring rising flood risks, despite clear warnings and rising insurance premiums

We asked 680 Florida real estate agents what they’re seeing in the market. Here’s what they said.

Toby W. Bolsen, Associate Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University • conversation
March 25, 2022 ~9 min

US Climate risks are rising – a scientist looks at the dangers her children will have to adapt to, from wildfires to water scarcity

The author’s 9-year-old son will likely face about four times as many extreme events in his lifetime as older adults today. A new report explains the impacts already being felt.

Erica A.H. Smithwick, Distinguished Professor of Geography, Penn State • conversation
March 1, 2022 ~9 min

What drives sea level rise? US report warns of 1-foot rise within three decades and more frequent flooding

A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts.

Jianjun Yin, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Arizona • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 ~6 min

What drives sea level rise? US report warns of 10-12 inches more by midcentury with frequent coastal flooding

A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts.

Jianjun Yin, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Arizona • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 ~6 min

What's causing sea level rise? It's now expected to add 10-12 inches by midcentury

A sea level scientist explains the two main ways climate change is threatening the coasts.

Jianjun Yin, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Arizona • conversation
Feb. 16, 2022 ~6 min

Coastal flooding could save atoll islands from rising seas – but only if their reefs remain healthy

Waves, storms and floods can reshape atoll islands to survive sea-level rise – but their coral reefs need protection.

Paul Simon Kench, Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University • conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 ~9 min


As coastal flooding worsens, some cities are retreating from the water

Done right, managed retreat redesigns communities to be better for everyone. Here's how it's evolving for the future.

Katharine Mach, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Miami • conversation
July 16, 2021 ~9 min

High-tide flood risk is accelerating, putting coastal economies at risk

NOAA's 2021 high-tide flooding outlook shows where the risks are highest and growing. Some communities are seeing 20 or more days of flooding a year now.

Renee Collini, Coastal Climate Resilience Specialist, Mississippi State University • conversation
July 14, 2021 ~7 min

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