Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
Year: 2025
‘Forever chemicals’ found for first time in Miccosukee Indian Reservation
FIU researchers, in collaboration with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, detected 12 different PFAS.
The most conservative thing we can do about climate change? Adapt
Protecting coastlines, hardening infrastructure and building resilient communities are investments in Florida’s future.
Where darkness turns primordial
As light pollution increases, communities in Florida such as Groveland are working to keep skies dark.
Boca Raton needs to improve infrastructure for cyclists
The city promises to incentivize bike-friendly businesses, but there is just a handful of protected bicycle lanes.
Why we’re traveling down the Amazon River before COP30
This journey is about seeing how the planet’s most vital climate frontline is faring before my generation is asked to ...
Clean energy is better for our kids – and our wallets. It’s time for Florida’s utilities to lead
By increasing investments in solar, utilities can hedge against economic risks and deliver more stable, affordable energy.
As seas rise, corals can’t keep up
Coral reef growth rates in the western Atlantic have slowed, erasing coastal protection benefits they once offered.
The Everglades is an economic powerhouse that propels the ‘Clean Water Economy’
Economists have calculated that more than 3 million of us depend on the Everglades for our livelihoods.
Why do big oil companies invest in green energy?
While some companies have acquired clean energy businesses, those efforts have been criticized as 'greenwashing.'