May 27, 2021What Jacksonville can learn from Nashville about fighting climate changeCompared with Nashville, Jacksonville is doing relatively little to reduce its carbon footprint and does not have a climate action…By Sydney Boles, James Bruggers and Brendan Rivers
May 4, 2021Dad Suspected Of Killing 2 Sons, Including UF Bat Boy, Burning Home, And Killing HimselfA father was suspected of killing his two young sons early Tuesday – including an 11-year-old who was regularly the…By Thomas J. Weber
April 20, 2021ADAPT: Using Parks & Green Space In The Fight Against Climate ChangeOn April 20th, WJCT Public Media hosted a virtual panel discussion on the varied roles that parks and green space…By ADAPT
April 15, 2021Green infrastructure turns old concepts into new realityMany cities around the country now have proven examples of green infrastructure — Atlanta, Philadelphia, New York, Portland and St.…By Lisa Grubba and Brendan Rivers
March 23, 2021Making a more resilient River City: Top 10 findings from new City Council reportThe city of Jacksonville is playing catch-up when it comes to addressing climate change, but it’s now poised to take…By Brendan Rivers
February 18, 2021Is rooftop solar under threat in Florida? If so, Jacksonville could offer a glimpse into the futureMany are worried that Florida’s powerful investor-owned utilities are pushing regulators to scale back the state’s rooftop solar policy, as…By Brendan Rivers
February 3, 2021ADAPT: 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…By ADAPT
January 21, 2021Environmental justice in Jax: bringing Black communities to the climate tableEnvironmental advocacy has long been dominated by white voices, even as people of color are more affected by climate change…By Claire Goforth
December 17, 2020Climate action on the rise within local communities of faithFaith-based efforts like Green Spirits are increasingly popping up around the country as Christians — many of them young —…By Brendan Rivers
November 18, 2020As neighbors take buyouts, some Jacksonville residents question city’s plan for flood-prone areasSea level rise isn’t a hypothetical future issue in low-lying areas of Jacksonville. It’s forcing people to make life-changing decisions…By Claire Goforth
October 27, 2020St. Augustine struggles to fight a global threat on a small-town budgetAs the holiday season approaches and residents look ahead to the annual Nights of Lights festival an old enemy is…By Brendan Rivers
October 22, 2020ADAPT: The State of the St. Johns RiverFollowing the release on October 15 of the 14th annual State of the St. Johns River report, WJCT Public Media…By ADAPT
October 12, 2020ADAPT: Activating a Resilient FutureWJCT Public Media, the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) and the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) hosted a virtual community…By ADAPT
September 11, 2020TV weathercasters could be key to climate actionLocal weathercasters are well positioned to help educate the public on climate change, which researchers say is necessary before people…By Brendan Rivers
August 12, 2020Beach nourishment: not just throwing good sand after badA riled-up Atlantic Ocean has been biting off and swallowing huge chunks of Northeast Florida beaches during fierce storms in…By Lisa Grubba
July 14, 2020ADAPT: Is There a Connection? Climate Change & CoronavirusWJCT Public Media and the Northeast Florida Regional Council hosted an ADAPT conversation on July 14 focused on the parallels…By ADAPT
January 25, 2020The officer: Julia NesheiwatJulia Nesheiwat is Florida’s Chief Resilience Officer Update: Julia Nesheiwat assumed the position of Florida’s first-ever Chief Resilience Officer in July…By Brendan Rivers
January 25, 2020The coordinator: Sean LahavSean Lahav is the Resiliency Coordinator for the Northeast Florida Regional Council What does a resiliency coordinator do? A…By Brendan Rivers
January 25, 2020The planner: Shane CorbinShane Corbin is the City Manager of Atlantic Beach What in your background prepared you to work in Atlantic Beach? …By Brendan Rivers
January 25, 2020The city’s tree guy: Richard LeonRichard Leon is Jacksonville’s Urban Forestry Manager What is an urban forestry manager? What do you do? Half the city…By Brendan Rivers
January 25, 2020The conversation starter: Lauren WatkinsLauren Watkins teaches people how to talk about climate change as the Director of Behavior Change Strategies for Impact By…By Brendan Rivers
January 25, 2020The scientist: Adam RosenblattAdam Rosenblatt is an assistant professor of biology at the University of North Florida Tell me about the letter you…By Brendan Rivers
June 27, 2019How to make Jacksonville more ‘resilient’: 2 committees’ suggestionsAfter pulling out of a national resiliency initiative in 2016, the city is working on its own adaptation plans.…By Brendan Rivers
June 27, 2019‘Resilience hubs’ could help Northeast Floridians — including animals — weather floodsCity planners can use new data to maximize conservation projects’ impact.…By Brendan Rivers