Smoke and fire: FSU scientists investigate atmospheric interactions in wildfires with National Science Foundation funding
Wildfires pose hazards to human and ecological health and cost the U.S. between $394 and $893 billion annually.
Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences
The scientific basis for the endangerment finding is stronger today than it was in 2009, when it was first established.
Trump wants to wind down FEMA. Could states fill the gap?
Shuttering the disaster agency could leave poor and rural communities exposed.
PAUSE Act would protect the vulnerable by keeping the power on
The legislation bans utility disconnections due to nonpayment when temperatures reach certain levels and during emergencies.
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Tesla’s troubles can give the car industry an opportunity to make the messaging around EVs more diverse and inclusive.
A call to find ‘innovative solutions’ for environmental challenges
University of Miami researchers joined resilience leaders to share emerging trends and inspire new ideas.
Fighting Florida’s floods and California’s wildfires from the classroom
The absence of environmental education at all levels of public education is staggering.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
The future of construction: Renco’s Lego-like structures are strong, built fast and green
Renco provides a more sustainable, cost-effective alternative to concrete for building housing.
During Miami Climate Week 2025, here’s what you can do
Miami is at the forefront of the expanding market for resilience innovation and community-based solutions.
Update Florida’s aging infrastructure to build a cleaner, more resilient future
Three severe weather storms in three months highlights Florida’s need to update infrastructure now.
Coastal guardians pioneer method to protect Florida Keys’ shorelines
A new tool identifies the most effective shoreline stabilization methods to protect the Keys from climate hazards.
Rising tides, rising risks: How climate change threatens the sports we love
From stadiums to practice fields, climate change is reshaping the places where we train, compete and play.
How do we ‘correct’ the climate?
If we don’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we risk crashing the vital systems that make our planet livable.
US power grids are vulnerable to extreme weather
Different kinds of severe weather, including multiple kinds at once, have different impacts on the grid in different places.