November 18, 2020
Sea level rise isn’t a hypothetical future issue in low-lying areas of Jacksonville. It’s forcing people to make life-changing decisions…
On ADAPT, you’ll find original reporting about local government reactions to climate change, who’s helping shape the public conversation, and in-depth looks at how sea level rise and other symptoms of climate change affect everything from Florida’s endangered species to our drinking water, coastal economies and the U.S. Navy.
October 27, 2020
St. Augustine struggles to fight a global threat on a small-town budget
As the holiday season approaches and residents look ahead to the annual Nights of Lights festival an old enemy is…
October 22, 2020
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…
October 12, 2020
ADAPT: Activating a Resilient Future
WJCT Public Media, the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) and the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) hosted a virtual community…
September 11, 2020
TV weathercasters could be key to climate action
Local weathercasters are well positioned to help educate the public on climate change, which researchers say is necessary before people…
August 12, 2020
Beach nourishment: not just throwing good sand after bad
A riled-up Atlantic Ocean has been biting off and swallowing huge chunks of Northeast Florida beaches during fierce storms in…
July 14, 2020
ADAPT: 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…
January 25, 2020
The officer: Julia Nesheiwat
Julia Nesheiwat is Florida’s Chief Resilience Officer Update: Julia Nesheiwat assumed the position of Florida’s first-ever Chief Resilience Officer in July…
January 25, 2020
The coordinator: Sean Lahav
Sean Lahav is the Resiliency Coordinator for the Northeast Florida Regional Council What does a resiliency coordinator do? A…
January 25, 2020
The planner: Shane Corbin
Shane Corbin is the City Manager of Atlantic Beach What in your background prepared you to work in Atlantic Beach? …
January 25, 2020
The city’s tree guy: Richard Leon
Richard Leon is Jacksonville’s Urban Forestry Manager What is an urban forestry manager? What do you do? Half the city…
January 25, 2020
The conversation starter: Lauren Watkins
Lauren Watkins teaches people how to talk about climate change as the Director of Behavior Change Strategies for Impact By…
January 25, 2020
The scientist: Adam Rosenblatt
Adam Rosenblatt is an assistant professor of biology at the University of North Florida Tell me about the letter you…
June 27, 2019
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.…
June 27, 2019
‘Resilience hubs’ could help Northeast Floridians — including animals — weather floods
City planners can use new data to maximize conservation projects’ impact.…
June 27, 2019
With weather extremes projected for Jacksonville, elected officials cool to aggressive climate action
Letting the market dictate solutions is the prevailing mantra.…
June 27, 2019
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.…
June 27, 2019
The Navy is on the front lines of adapting to climate change
“Climate change will affect the Department of Defense’s ability to defend the Nation and poses immediate risks to U.S. national…
June 27, 2019
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.…
June 27, 2019
‘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.…
June 27, 2019
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.…
June 27, 2019
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.…
June 27, 2019
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?…
June 27, 2019
‘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.…