Lessons from Hurricane Ian for the 2023 season; how Gov. DeSantis shaped Florida’s environment
Scores of people are still struggling to overcome the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian.
How the real estate industry is becoming Florida’s new environmentalist
Florida’s gravest ecological concerns could send droves of residents away and prevent others from coming.
Republicans in Florida are beginning to embrace clean energy benefits in the face of climate change
FAU polling indicates that nearly half of conservative Floridians believe in human-caused climate change, even more recognize it as a...
Florida Keys are ground zero for sea-level rise; NOAA predicts ‘near-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Keys, rich with history and a destination for locals and tourists, are slowly disappearing.
Meals on Wheels is a climate-relief model
Meal delivery programs are uniquely positioned to keep the most vulnerable safe during climate emergencies.
Local governments are suing Big Oil over climate change – and just got a boost from the US Supreme Court
More than two dozen cities and states are suing over damage caused by climate change and misleading the public about...
Plastic bottles harm human health at every stage of their life cycle
A new report says beverage companies like Coca-Cola must be “held accountable for the supply chain impacts of their plastics.”
Conservation groups slam Supreme Court ruling on wetland protections
Conservation groups say that the court's ruling puts up to 80% of U.S. wetlands at risk for pollution and development.
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
Some estimate the carbon footprint of a generative AI query to be four to five times higher than that of...
Duke Energy Florida reaches solar milestone; DeSantis signs pro-growth law
Duke Energy Florida surpassed one gigawatt of renewable energy, enough to power around 350,000 households.
Find out what Alachua County is doing to prepare for climate change, how you can help
Alachua County has commissioned a climate vulnerability analysis to identify infrastructure, neighborhoods and resources that may be at risk.
FSU researchers analyze carbon sequestration in California Current Ecosystem
The study serves as a framework for assessing how the processes that sequester carbon might change in a warmer world.
State protects environmentally sensitive lands; Orlando among best cities to avoid climate impacts
Two of the protected areas are 1,000-acre properties along Charlie Creek and Horse Creek, which flow into the Peace River.
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
The study concluded that recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than other environmentally friendly strategies.
Measuring Earth’s fever: Climate Shift Index shows impact of greenhouse gases on temperatures
The Climate Shift Index provides insight into the local climate of over 1,000 worldwide locations.



































