Dengue fever cases surge as temperatures rise
Experts say a tangled web of factors is driving global spikes in dengue, but one culprit stands out: climate change.
Month: June 2024
Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 70% of US dams will be more than 50 years old by ...
The Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, gutting federal environmental protections
Scrapping the legal precedent could send a 'convulsive shock' to decades of federal regulations
Video: Gainesville’s ‘Electric Bus Revolution’
A Gainesville video won third place in the electric buses category of the EPA's EV Transportation Video Challenge.
Ocean temperatures rise as teams prepare to save corals
Scientists, ocean officials and conservationists are racing against climate change to save the only barrier reef in the continental US.
The environmental problems with legalizing recreational marijuana
Legalizing marijuana would strain resources, cause pollution, contribute to carbon emissions and exacerbate climate change.
Climate change could cause ‘global coral bleaching events every other year by 2050’ — Coral Vita’s co-founder discusses reef restoration
A Q&A with Sam Teicher of Coral Vita, which conducts coral farming in the Bahamas to restore reefs.
When West Nile virus turns deadly
Climate change is complicating efforts to contain America's most common mosquito-borne illness
Making waves: Miami doctoral student conducts cutting-edge research on air-sea interactions
As part of a commitment to help protect coastal communities and marine life, Peisen Tan studies the dynamics of waves.
Noise pollution is more than just annoying — it can harm humans and wildlife alike
One survey of South Florida residents in urban neighborhoods found lawn and garden equipment the top noise complaint.