“A rising tide won’t lift all boats—some of us may get sunk.”, Steve Newborn, WUSF Public Media
In a powerful interview on WUSF Public Media, veteran NPR journalist Steve Newborn underscores Florida’s front-row seat to climate change. With the Gulf of America warming and mega-hurricanes on the rise, communities across the state face mounting risks—from skyrocketing property insurance to sunny-day flooding.
Newborn spotlights how organizations like the Climate Adaptation Center (CAC) are stepping up with science-based, apolitical solutions to help people adapt. And it’s not just about talk—it’s about taking action before the storm hits.
Why does the CAC matter? Because we turn climate data into lifesaving decisions. From raising sidewalks in vulnerable neighborhoods to promoting flood-resilient construction, CAC translates climate risk into adaptation solutions. Newborn’s comments reflect a growing realization: adaptation isn’t some future necessity—it’s today’s emergency.
With sea-level rise threatening communities like Miami and the Florida Keys, CAC empowers decision-makers with trustworthy, nonpartisan climate intelligence. As Newborn says, we need sources people can “actually put their trust in—not believe the last social media posting.”
This isn’t theory. It’s a real-time response to real-time dangers. That’s why CAC is a nonprofit worth donating to—because our work fuels the very projects keeping people safe. This WUSF interview is more than coverage; it’s a call to action.
Want more people protected? Donate to CAC. Every dollar supports on-the-ground adaptation efforts and pushes back against disinformation.
Steve Newborn and WUSF Public Media are helping shine a light on the climate crossroads we face. Now let’s make sure that light leads to action.