Florida Atlantic scientists explain flash flooding events
A storm in late October brought 1 billion gallons of water in just two hours to Boca Raton.
Tag: sea-level rise
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Rising greenhouse gas emissions could cause substantial melting and much higher sea levels.
As seas rise, so do the risks from toxic sites
Flooding from surging seas is likely to inundate thousands of US hazardous sites in coming years.
FAU study: Drones map loggerhead sea turtle nesting site hotspots
Changing coastal conditions, sea level rise and other impacts threaten these fragile habitats.
Firestorm over Bill Gates’ climate message shouldn’t cloud the facts
Neither the pundits nor Gates’ letter acknowledge the real risks of crossing tipping points that cannot be reversed.
Saving the islands that protect paradise
Save Crystal River has been working to protect the barrier islands that keep the area's famous springs clear and healthy
Heritage Monitoring Scouts help protect landmarks amid environmental change
The Florida Public Archeology Network’s program allows for the public to play a role in preserving historic sites.
After decades of protections, green sea turtles have been saved from the brink of extinction — for now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change are still threats and conservation efforts must continue.
Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism
Every fraction of a degree in warming that humans prevent reduces the risk of runaway climate conditions.
Hosting the G20 summit in Miami highlights the effects of sea-level rise and need to take action
If greenhouse gas emission rates continue to rise, the risks include catastrophic sea-level rise impacting Miami.