In South Florida, we’re investing in a ClimateReady future
Federal funding was recently awarded to ClimateReady Tech Hub, which works to commercialize and deploy climate technology.
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Scientists call for conservation of Amazon’s unseen water cycle
The AAA pathway is a giant, multi-directional water cycle that connects the Andes, Amazon and Atlantic Ocean.
FIU team ups with world-renowned marine conservationist to spotlight South Florida’s coastal ecosystems
The area encompassing Biscayne Bay, the Florida Keys and Ten Thousand Islands was designated a Hope Spot by Mission Blue.
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.
The fierce urgency of now: South Florida’s leadership in climate innovation
The ClimateReady Tech Hub is positioned to help South Florida lead the nation in climate readiness and innovation.
Bright Lit Place photo essay, part 2: The people who fight for — and depend on — Everglades restoration
Bright Lit Place examines what happened to Florida’s promise to restore the Everglades with a massive plan approved in 2000.
Coastal wetlands can’t keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go
Sea-level rise means portions of today’s coastal wetlands will be lost to the ocean in the years and decades to ...
New FIU study to determine how rising waters affect foundations of South Florida’s coastal buildings
The study will create a network of monitoring wells to determine the impact of saltwater on the foundations of these ...
Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites − and with the arrival of spring, they’re already on the hunt
Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are the main vector in the U.S. for diseases such as dengue, Zika and other viruses.
The climate debate: FIU convened a diverse group of leading experts to discuss paths forward
One of the goals of FIU’s Environment Forum is to bring diverging viewpoints into dialogue in respectful conversations.