ADAPT: NEWS
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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.
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5 takeaways from ‘Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville’

Jacksonville Today hosted the Achieving a Resilient Jacksonville panel discussion Wednesday night to dive into the recently released Resilient Jacksonville report.
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Jacksonville unveils long-term resiliency plan to prepare for climate change, growth and more

Mayor Donna Deegan and the city’s Chief Resiliency Officer Anne Coglianese unveiled a master plan Friday for Jacksonville’s long-term resiliency.
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2023 St. Johns River Report: Progress but growing causes for concern 

The bad news includes an increase in fecal bacteria in the river’s tributaries. Good news for protected species though.
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JEA’s bumpy path to sustainability

To reach its newly adopted goal of 35% clean energy by 2030, JEA plans to expand its solar and nuclear power generation. But how?
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Electric vehicles in Jax: ‘Be patient,’ better infrastructure is coming

A growing number of Jacksonville drivers are choosing electric vehicles — at a time when local EV-charging infrastructure hasn’t kept pace. But federal funding should help change that.
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JEA sets 2030 energy goals, will co-host public meeting with ADAPT

JEA’s board has approved 2030 goals that include more solar and other clean energy — and the public is invited into the conversation May 25.
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Community meetings are next step for Jax chief resilience officer

“We’re going to be really guided by the data. But also, it’s so important for that data to be grounded by what we’re hearing from people who are living in these neighborhoods,” says Anne Coglianese, Chief Resilience Officer for the city of Jacksonville.
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After Ian and Nicole, experts warn of health risks from blue-green algae

Climate change is fueling toxic blooms of blue-green algae. Exposure to poisons produced by the blooms can lead to health effects that last for years. In some cases, the results can be deadly.
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An ADAPT Q&A with North Florida Green Chamber Executive Director Jessica Tittl

The North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce recently selected Jessica Tittl as its new executive director. She has some pretty ambitious goals for the Green Chamber — and the state of Florida as a whole.
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ADAPT | A Q&A with Jay Stowe, CEO of JEA

Stowe fills us in on skyrocketing electricity bills, a failed solar project, JEA’s future energy mix and the status of Plant Vogtle, among other things.
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JEA ready for peak hurricane season despite supply chain challenges

JEA and FPL say they’re ready to restore power quickly no matter what happens this hurricane season, but the Florida Division of Emergency Management is warning that some businesses or neighborhoods could be on generator power “for months to years” if one or more major hurricanes make landfall this year.
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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.
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Citizen scientists help map the heat in Jacksonville

Extreme heat is the deadliest form of hazardous weather and Jacksonville will soon have data showing how the city is being affected by rising temperatures and which neighborhoods need the most help.
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Florida Power & Light sets ambitious goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2045

The parent company of Florida’s largest utility has announced plans to expand its use of solar energy and other renewable sources.
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Jacksonville isn’t letting ‘a single grant opportunity slip by’ for resilience

Jacksonville has secured millions in funding for resilience projects and the city expects to get a lot more by the end of 2022.
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Calling for stricter pollution control, advocates urge JEA to phase out Northside Generating Station

More than 90% of all greenhouse gas emissions from large facilities in Jacksonville can be traced back to JEA and most of those emissions come from one power plant: the Northside Generating Station.
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UNF program pairs tomorrow’s environmental leaders with today’s challenges

The Environmental Leadership Program at the University of North Florida is preparing students to be future environmental leaders through training and hands-on experiences with organizations from throughout the community.
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A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding

While stormwater ponds do offer benefits, new research from UF indicates that they may be delivering a net disservice by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Florida rooftop solar change seems likely to pass, over pushback from solar industry

Fleming Island state Sen. Jennifer Bradley says her bill would get rid of a subsidy that utility customers without rooftop solar are being forced to pay. Opponents of the bill question whether that subsidy even exists and worry the bill could seriously hurt the state’s rooftop solar industry.
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Where do Jacksonville City Council candidates stand on climate change?

With election day fast approaching, the race to fill the at-large Jacksonville City Council seat left vacant by the late Tommy Hazouri is heating up with issues like JSO funding and Downtown development taking center stage. But where do the candidates stand on climate change?
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Controversial author Steven Koonin to speak about climate change in Jacksonville

When it comes to climate change, many of Koonin’s views — as expressed in his book and in prior speaking engagements — are controversial because they don’t line up with the scientific consensus.
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Could bacteria help reduce shoreline erosion? UNF researchers aim to find out

Researchers at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville are studying how a naturally occurring bacteria could be used to reduce shoreline erosion, one of many issues that are being exacerbated by climate change.
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Doug Eng: Environmental activism through art

Through his art, Jacksonville photographer Doug Eng is trying to help people gain more of an appreciation for the natural environment — and ultimately, of how their own actions are affecting it.
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Under JEA’s SolarMax program, companies can get 100% electricity from solar

Companies including Florida Blue and Johnson and Johnson are signing onto a new program from JEA that allows corporations to elect what percentage of their power comes from solar energy.
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Rising seas swamp Black, Spanish and Indigenous history in St. Johns County

A city reliant on heritage tourism struggles to protect its most valuable assets.
ADAPT: EVENTS
https://www.wjct.org/events/adaptresilientfuture/

ADAPT: Activating a Resilient Future
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
7PM - 8:30PM

Join us for a conversation addressing issues related to coastal & river flooding, sea level rise, environmental justice, & related policies.

Building Flood Resilience Into Urban Systems

This is the second installment of the “Let’s Talk About Resilience” webinar series presented in partnership with the GTM Research Reserve, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, and ADAPT from Jacksonville Today and WJCT Public Media.

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.
https://www.wjct.org/events/adaptresilientfuture/

ADAPT: Activating a Resilient Future
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
7PM - 8:30PM

Join us for a conversation addressing issues related to coastal & river flooding, sea level rise, environmental justice, & related policies.

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.

2023 State of the River Report

Explore the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin in the 16th annual State of the St. Johns River report. Hosted by Dr. Brian Zoellner, Assoc. Professor of Foundations & Secondary Education at UNF, this official virtual panel discussion dives into key river health indicators such as aquatic life, water quality, fisheries, and contaminants. This report is funded by

2022 State of the River Report

Join Dr. Gretchen Bielmeyer-Fraser and a panel of experts as they present the 2022 State of the River Report for the Lower St. John’s River Basin. Funded by the City of Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board, this in-depth discussion aims to inform the public about the current health of the river basin and provides independent assessments on various environmental parameters.

Northeast Florida Regional Conservation Efforts

This is the fourth webinar of the “Let’s Talk About Resilience” webinar series presented in partnership with the GTM Research Reserve, the Northeast Florida Regional Council, and ADAPT from Jacksonville Today and WJCT Public Media. The goal of this series is to share local and regional resiliency efforts with local stakeholders. This webinar’s theme was “Northeast Florida Regional Conservation Efforts”

Undercurrents: Cultures of Climate Change

On June 2nd, ADAPT partnered with Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum for “Undercurrents: Cultures of Climate Change,” an in-person panel discussion on climate change, how it’s impacting cultural resources in the city of St. Augustine, what’s being done about it and how artists can use their work to both spread awareness about climate change and call for action.

The Northeast Florida Focus Area of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ South Atlantic Coastal Study

This is the third webinar of the “Let’s Talk About Resilience” webinar series presented in partnership with the GTM Research Reserve, the Northeast Florida Regional Council and ADAPT from Jacksonville Today and WJCT Public Media. The goal of this series is to share local and regional resiliency efforts with local stakeholders. This webinar’s theme was “The Northeast Florida Focus Area

Building Flood Resilience Into Urban Systems

This is the second installment of the “Let’s Talk About Resilience” webinar series presented in partnership with the GTM Research Reserve, the Northeast Florida Regional Council and ADAPT from Jacksonville Today and WJCT Public Media.

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 ADAPT from Jacksonville Today and WJCT Public Media.

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.
ADAPT: Special Edition

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

Adam Rosenblatt

Assistant Professor of Biology,
University of North Florida

How To Talk About Climate Change Without Getting Punched In The Face

Lauren Watkins

Director of Behavior Change Strategies,
Impact By Design

Getting My Entire City LEED‑Certified

Shane Corbin

City Manager,
Atlantic Beach

Building Northeast Florida’s Resilience By Bringing Business Leaders To The Table

Sean Lahav

Resiliency Coordinator,
Northeast Florida Regional Council

Florida’s First-Ever State Resilience Officer Is In Listening Mode

Julia Nesheiwat

Chief Resilience Officer,
State of Florida

ADAPT: Edition 1
ADAPT: Special Edition

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

Adam Rosenblatt

Assistant Professor of Biology,
University of North Florida

How To Talk About Climate Change Without Getting Punched In The Face

Lauren Watkins

Director of Behavior Change Strategies,
Impact By Design

Getting My Entire City LEED‑Certified

Shane Corbin

City Manager,
Atlantic Beach

Building Northeast Florida’s Resilience By Bringing Business Leaders To The Table

Sean Lahav

Resiliency Coordinator,
Northeast Florida Regional Council

This Jacksonville Scientist Is On A Mission To Change Public Policy

Julia Nesheiwat

Chief Resilience Officer,
State of Florida

ADAPT: Edition 1
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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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These Eco-Friendly Homes Are Built To Weather The Storm

A South Florida builder is trying to make prefabricated chic.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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‘Resilience Hubs’ Could Help Northeast Floridians — Including Animals — Weather Floods

City planners can use new data to maximize conservation projects’ impact.

Downtown ADAPTS

A riverfront hospital is bulking up its flood protection after nearly having to evacuate during Hurricane Irma.

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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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‘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.

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‘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.

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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.

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These Eco-Friendly Homes Are Built To Weather The Storm

A South Florida builder is trying to make prefabricated chic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.