By Radha Patel As climate change threatens coastal communities, natural disasters are growing more severe and are devastating at-risk populations. Floridian cities have particularly been impacted by a major rise in intensified hurricanes.[i] Following Hurricane Helene and Milton, several cities in Central Florida were left with significant damage to their streets and homes.[ii] Fortunately, several […]
By Natalie Kemper The problem of dangerously hot prison conditions is not new. However, this issue has become increasingly more prevalent due to climate change, a rise in heat-related deaths, and a lack of effective policy. In Florida, inmates in around three-quarters of prisons are subjected to a lack of air conditioning.[1] An extensive study […]
By Fayth Frederic Increasingly widespread use of arbitration agreements in consumer contracts have effectively “locked” consumers out of courts. Arbitration agreements, found in almost all pre-printed consumer contracts, require consumers to resolve disputes that arise through binding arbitration, rather than in court. By way of simply tapping “I agree”, consumers can waive the constitutional right […]
By: Olivia Fox Natural disasters are inevitable, but the exploitation of vulnerable communities in their wake should not be. As climate change accelerates the frequency and power of hurricanes and other natural disasters, people across the United States find themselves constantly struggling with emergencies.[i] In these challenging times, one pressing issue exacerbates the burden on […]
