Weather & Science
Ian Delivers Stark Reminder of Climate Risks in Booming Florida
After a pandemic influx to the Sunshine State, a major hurricane has left homes, infrastructure and businesses in ruin.
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For Florida’s newest residents, Hurricane Ian is serving as a harsh reminder of the risks of living in a state where sunshine and low taxes have drawn an influx of Americans the last few years.
Thousands of people, from Wall Street financers to everyday folks, moved to the Sunshine State during the pandemic, lured by its lower cost of living and year-round warm weather. Now, they’ve encountered what may be one of the costliest and most powerful hurricanes in US history.