Jacksonville named at risk for ‘climate gentrification.’ How can we lessen the threat?
A researcher at FSU says climate change fueled displacement of residents is a looming “existential crisis” for Jacksonville and other major Florida cities.
Citizen scientists help map the heat in Jacksonville
Florida Power & Light sets ambitious goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2045
Jacksonville isn’t letting ‘a single grant opportunity slip by’ for resilience
Calling for stricter pollution control, advocates urge JEA to phase out Northside Generating Station
UNF program pairs tomorrow’s environmental leaders with today’s challenges
A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding
Florida rooftop solar change seems likely to pass, over pushback from solar industry
Where do Jacksonville City Council candidates stand on climate change?
Controversial author Steven Koonin to speak about climate change in Jacksonville
Could bacteria help reduce shoreline erosion? UNF researchers aim to find out
Doug Eng: Environmental activism through art
Under JEA’s SolarMax program, companies can get 100% electricity from solar
Rising seas swamp Black, Spanish and Indigenous history in St. Johns County
A Florida climate scientist sees 5 ways the infrastructure bill will help protect us
Fewer fumes: What the switch to electric vehicles means for Jacksonville
A Q&A with Jacksonville’s first-ever Chief Resilience Officer
Your flood insurance premium will probably rise; Climate change and coastal development are to blame
A Florida city wanted to move away from fossil fuels. The state made sure it couldn’t.
A century of altering the St. Johns River has left Jacksonville more vulnerable to flooding
What Jacksonville can learn from Nashville about fighting climate change
Green infrastructure turns old concepts into new reality
Making a more resilient River City: Top 10 findings from new City Council report
Site-scale green infrastructure solutions for shoreline management
This is the first event of the “Let’s Talk About Resilience” webinar series presented in partnership with the GTM Research Reserve, the Northeast Florida Regional Council and WJCT’s ADAPT.ADAPT: The State of the St. Johns River
Following the release on October 15 of the 14th annual State of the St. Johns River report, WJCT Public Media held this virtual panel discussion allowing officials in various capacities to react to the report and reflect on how actions taken now could affect the river’s future health.Climate Change & National Security in Northeast Florida
On August 24, WJCT Public Media and the American Security Project hosted an in-person and on-line discussion on how rising sea levels, more frequent and powerful hurricanes, and increasing temperatures in Florida all threaten the training and readiness of forces stationed in Jacksonville. Find out what progress has been made so far, what the future holds, and why combating climate change in the greater Jacksonville area is imperative for America’s national security.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
Assistant Professor of Biology,
University of North Florida
How To Talk About Climate Change Without Getting Punched In The Face
Director of Behavior Change Strategies,
Impact By Design
He’s The Lorax Or The City’s Official Tree Butcher, Depending Whom You Ask
Urban Forestry Manager,
City of Jacksonville
Building Northeast Florida’s Resilience By Bringing Business Leaders To The Table
Resiliency Coordinator,
Northeast Florida Regional Council
Florida’s First-Ever State Resilience Officer Is In Listening Mode
Chief Resilience Officer,
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.
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.
