Sea Level Rise

‘We know climate change is affecting other species, so we need to get ready to see how it affects the species we have here in the Everglades.’

For the first time, a federal study calculated the risk from rising groundwater on a warming planet. South Florida represents the vast majority of that risk, with about 7.5 million people and $750 billion dollars in property under threat.

Incumbent Rick Scott, a Republican, reportedly banned the words “climate change” from state agencies as governor. Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell favors climate-resilient infrastructure.

Climate change hasn't increased the total number of hurricanes hitting the U.S., but it is making dangerous storms more common.

We spoke to folks living in Town 'n' Country impacted by storm surge and found out why this area off Tampa Bay was hit so hard.

A digital twin of Clearwater was built to determine climate risk, while inputting commuter data, such as traffic.

High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.

The surge is startling scientists, amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures like the Resilient Florida program.

A newly published paper suggests the incredibly rare Key Largo tree cactus species is locally extinct. Researchers believe sea level rise was the main culprit.

The mayors of St. Petersburg and Tampa met at the Palladium to discuss how their cities are dealing with climate change.

We discuss climate hurdles and solutions with CNN's chief climate correspondent, and highlight Florida stories from his book.

In the last 80 years, sea level rise has risen about a foot. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that pace is expected to speed up.