Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
Citrus greening – known more formally as Huanglongbing, or HLB – has dealt a massive blow to Florida’s citrus industry.
Month: October 2024
El Niño–Southern Oscillation caused spike in 2023 temperatures, new study found
Researchers modeled climate to understand what contributed to the rapid warming of the planet last year.
People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Recovery from disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and flooding involves more than rebuilding.
Tracking microplastics: FAMU-FSU researcher helps discover how microplastics move for better stormwater management
The researchers examined how microplastics move from cities into our water systems when it rains.
Everyone should have the right to clean water, especially children
Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of pollutants in both drinking and recreational water.
Study reveals limits of using land surface temperature to explain heat hazards in Miami-Dade County
The findings underscore the importance of ensuring heat mitigation efforts are informed by the most accurate data.
What if more meteorologists cried on camera?
Meteorologist John Morales' viral moment crying during a report on Hurricane Milton sent me on an adventure of discovery.
Florida needs to take climate change more seriously
It shouldn't take two major storms to show state leaders that the status quo needs serious tweaking.
Weather-related PTSD: Communities healing after the storm
Post-traumatic stress after a hurricane is a normal reaction to witnessing a traumatic situation
Florida’s climate disasters: We get what we vote for
If environmentalists voted in higher percentages, we could elect officials who make the US a global leader in climate mitigation.