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

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

For flood-prone cities, seawalls raise as many questions as they answer

Many coastal US cities are contending with increasingly frequent and severe tidal flooding as sea levels rise. Some are considering building seawalls, but this strategy is not simple or cheap.

Gary Griggs, Director, Institute of Marine Sciences and Distinguished Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz • conversation
June 23, 2021 ~8 min

This supermoon has a twist – expect flooding, but a lunar cycle is masking effects of sea level rise

That doesn't mean sea level rise has stopped – it hasn't. When that lunar cycle starts upward again, it will mean double trouble for places like Miami.

Brian McNoldy, Senior Research Associate, University of Miami • conversation
April 23, 2021 ~7 min


How many people will migrate due to rising sea levels? Our best guesses aren't good enough

Rising sea levels may trap more people than are displaced.

Shouro Dasgupta, Lecturer in Environmental Economics, Università Ca'Foscari • conversation
Sept. 25, 2020 ~7 min

'Sea-level rise won't affect my house' – even flood maps don't sway Florida coastal residents

Can maps of people's flooded properties convince them that rising sea level is a threat?

Toby W. Bolsen, Associate Professor, American Politics, Political Science, Georgia State University • conversation
Feb. 7, 2020 ~7 min

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