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November 8, 2023

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…

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October 17, 2023

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…

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October 13, 2023

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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October 13, 2023

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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In this July 28, 2015, photo, electricians Adam Hall, right, and Steven Gabert, install solar panels on a roof for Arizona Public Service company in Goodyear, Ariz. Traditional power companies are getting into small-scale solar energy and competing for space. The emerging competition comes as utilities and smaller solar installers fight over the future of the U.S. energy system. (AP Photo/Matt York)
May 31, 2023

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…

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A Chevrolet Bolt and a Tesla Model X recharge at the Northeast Florida Transportation Planning Organization offices in Downtown Jacksonville. | Dan Scanlan
May 17, 2023

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…

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April 26, 2023

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…

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Jacksonville's Chief Resiliency Officer Anne Coglianese working at her desk.
January 23, 2023

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…

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A 2016 algae bloom at Doctors Lake. Credit: Dr. Gerry Pinto, Jacksonville University
November 22, 2022

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…

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October 18, 2022

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…

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Jessica Tittl, executive director of the North Florida Green Chamber of Commerce | Andrew Wiechman
October 6, 2022

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…

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JEA CEO Jay Stowe. Credit: Karen McAllister, JEA
September 26, 2022

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…

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August 24, 2022

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…

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The Locals and Legends mural can be found on the corner of A. Philip Randolph Blvd. and Pippin St. in Jacksonville's Eastside. Credit: Lindsey Kilbride, WJCT News
July 28, 2022

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…

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July 14, 2022

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…

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July 13, 2022

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…

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FPL solar power trees in Downtown Miami. Credit: Felix Mizioznikov
June 21, 2022

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…

June 3, 2022

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…

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A woman wades through flood water from the St. Johns River following Hurricane Irma on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Jacksonville. Credit: John Bazemore, Associated Press
May 31, 2022

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…

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JEA's Northside Generating Station. Credit: JEA
May 13, 2022

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…

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UNF student Ashlynn Kemp, the Environmental Leadership Program’s project leader of the year, speaking at the Spring Symposium on April 8. Credit: Laura Evans Photography
April 26, 2022

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…

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A stormwater pond in Arlington's St. Johns Forest Apartments. Credit: Jule Varvel
April 6, 2022

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…

April 4, 2022

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…

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Protestors gather in front of the Florida capitol in opposition to Sen. Bradley's net metering bill. Credit: Solar United Neighbors
March 3, 2022

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…