Oil drilling in the Apalachicola River system is still a very bad idea
The Apalachicola River system is magnificent in its natural state — the crown jewel of Florida’s natural resources.
Climate solutions for urban areas
Participants in the Climate Resilience Academy offered ideas about how cities are responding to climate change.
New EPA regulations target air, water, land and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal
The new rules require utilities to drastically slash greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants or close them down.
Eco-learning on the go: How MODS’ STEMobile is cultivating tomorrow’s environmental stewards
The STEMobile initiative encompasses five vehicles equipped to deliver specialized, age-appropriate programs.
Warming of Antarctic deep-sea waters contributes to sea-level rise in North Atlantic, study finds
A critical piece of Earth’s global system of ocean currents has weakened by about 12% over the past two decades.
FAU faculty member presents art project at Fifth National Climate Assessment conference
Laura Tanner’s project at NCA5 is part of Art x Climate, a gallery of 92 artworks chosen from among more...
A wish for Florida waters: a grassroots campaign to prevent their pollution
An amendment to Florida's constitution would hold state agencies accountable for actions that allow harm to our waters,
To fight climate change, the young and the old are leading the way
State constitutions can provide a vehicle for environmental activists to push for action to protect the planet.
What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains why states sometimes have too much wind or solar power
The US needs more low-emissions electricity to slow climate change, so curtailment isn’t a sound long-term strategy.
Sea-level rise and extreme heat among Jacksonville’s climate challenges
Recent projections being used by the federal government have sea level rising by 10 to 12 inches by 2050 around...
Conservation permanence matters in Florida
Land Trust Alliance members are committed to ensuring conservation easements are perpetual and permanent.
FSU Indigenous knowledge workshop discusses challenges in building resilient coastal communities
The event, 'Saving the Planet with Indigenous Knowledge,' was part of a project focused on resilient rural infrastructure.
Blue whales: first discovery near Seychelles in decades – what our study found
Blue whales faces threats such as noise pollution caused by shipping traffic and climate change affecting their key food, krill.
Can climate change accelerate transmission of malaria? Pioneering research sheds light on impacts of temperature
The results suggest that an anticipated surge in malaria transmission may be less severe than feared, particularly in cooler regions.
Iceland: The land of fire and ice
Climate change could be contributing to increased volcanic activity in Iceland, according to a University of Miami geoscientist.