Extreme weather on the rise: Climate disasters bring financial and health burdens
Pollution from burning fossil fuels is warming the atmosphere at alarming rates and ratcheting up extreme weather.
Year: 2025
Florida student takes to the Amazon for UN climate summit
With a wealth of experience in attending COP conferences, UF doctoral candidate Rock Aboujaoude plans to return to COP30.
SB 180 threatens Vision 2050 and local planning statewide
Sold as a way to help communities rebuild after hurricanes, SB 180 has provisions that have nothing to do with ...
The World Court ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The opinion opens a door for future claims by countries seeking reparations for climate-related harm.
FAU publishes initial annual report for Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Florida supports a diverse set of industries that rely on healthy ocean resources, from ports and seafood to tourism and ...
Storm damage costs are often a mystery – that’s a problem for understanding extreme weather risk
Estimate are probably a best guess from someone whose primary job is weather forecasting.
Scientists call for urgent policy reform to accelerate cross-border coral restoration efforts
A new paper by a team of international scientists urges reform to accelerate coral restoration using assisted gene flow.
As Earth heats up, EPA puts profits over people
The Trump administration intends to revoke the declaration that greenhouse gases, which warm the planet, endanger public health.
Clownfish shrink during marine heatwaves – recent study
This is the first time that coral reef fish have been shown to shrink in response to heat stress.
Science by the millions: How everyday people are revolutionizing biodiversity research with tech
An international study led by UF/IFAS researchers shows how iNaturalist is doing far more than connecting users with nature.