El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño can wreak havoc on the many marine ecosystems that support the world’s fishing industries.
Researchers find trees can shield homes from storms
The study showed that trees around a low-rise building can reduce the wind force on segments by as much as...
Reuse is allowed in Florida restaurants
Florida's food code encourages the use of reusable beverage and food containers when safety guidelines are followed.
Even with $700 million in funding and Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Coal is more expensive than most other fuels for power generation, with costs still rising.
Supreme Court’s limitation on wetlands protection will make flooding worse
In Sackett vs. EPA, the high court rolled back protections for nature’s first line of defense.
Does Florida fully appreciate the demands of data centers?
Communities will live with consequences involving energy demand, water usage, land use and infrastructure strain.
Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Mixed-species plantings create forests that grow faster and are more resilient in the face of threats.
El Niño is officially here, raising confidence in a quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
But Colorado State University forecasters stress that a below-average season can still produce damaging storms.
Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
As the Earth and its atmosphere warm, wildfire seasons are becoming longer and more severe.
Mory’s journey to leave Big Cypress
Florida’s black bears face a new world divided by roads, development and state-approved hunts.
The state strips power from local governments but you can change that
Local governments should be able to pursue policies that reduce emissions and build more resilient communities.
Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
Diesel generators are among the dirtiest energy sources, emitting fine particulate matter and related chemicals.
Trump administration emergency order to keep Florida coal plant running
The Orlando plant had been scheduled for retirement in 2025, but the order cited an energy emergency.
Detaining immigrants in an untamed swamp was never workable
Federal law requires environmental studies that never happened with Alligator Alcatraz.
Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Climate shocks – and the subsequent market responses to them – have reshaped the cost of living.


































