How discovering two new terms sparked a memoir
The destructive processes of climate change and dementia, and the unique griefs they provoke, have much in common.
Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows
Most Americans now believe climate change is real, but many feel too exhausted, defeated or powerless to do anything about...
It’s not easy being a green anole
The South’s iconic green lizard, threatened by an encroaching cousin, symbolizes hope in an age of environmental crisis.
Waste-to-energy facilities are environmentally responsible, compatible with nearby communities
WTE facilities are stringently regulated under science-based standards demonstrated to protect human health.
Incinerators pose significant risks, regardless of technological advancements
Miami-Dade should invest in waste reduction and eliminate the need for an incinerator near Miramar or elsewhere.
10 tough climate questions for the presidential debate
Climate and energy get little acknowledgement in most debates, but there are plenty of questions for both Trump and Harris.
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Could Florida experience a significant water supply shortage by 2025?
Florida won't be able to sustain the growth it has seen in recent years without improving how it selects and...
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot climates
To prepare for an even hotter future, designers today could learn from the past.
Can the US census keep up with climate-driven displacement?
Four years after a string of disasters plagued one Louisiana town, its residents are still on the move.
How Jane Goodall supports Tampa Bay kids in understanding the environment
Goodall launched Roots & Shoots in 1991 to help young people create a positive change in their own communities.
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
It is the first time the non-native seagrass species, Halophila stipulacea, has been found in waters along the continental US.
The OCTOPUS Act: a push to protect octopuses from the dangers of commercial farming
A Miami professor co-authored a letter in support of legislation to protect octopuses from being commercially farmed.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
NSF grant empowers FAU to explore Caribbean climate crisis
Using ethnography, the project will study the experiences of vulnerable communities in the area known as 'Hurricane Alley.'