FAU joins first global effort to map microplastics in ocean systems
An international team of scientists has mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea.
Month: May 2025
An open letter to the American people from all former National Weather Service directors
The five former directors released an open letter expressing concern about cuts to the NWS and the agency housing it.
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Existing national standards are projected to reduce overall national energy consumption by 10% between 2025 and 2035.
Florida solar advocates urge Congress to keep tax credits
Congress is preparing to vote this week on a budget bill that would repeal solar energy tax credits.
Missing the climate action train: US absence is missed opportunity of historic proportions
Seventeen nations united to build momentum ahead of COP30 in Brazil, but the United States was absent.
Companies will still face pressure to manage for climate change, even as government rolls back US climate policy
A lot of climate and sustainability progress is underway in the private sector.
Humanity depends on the ocean — Here is what we need to prioritize for immediate ocean science research
Priorities include determining how the ocean’s ability to absorb heat and carbon dioxide will change.
‘Super Heat Trio’ examines the impacts of intense indoor heat
A trio of University of Miami researchers placed sensors in nearly 60 residences across Miami-Dade County.
Toxic blooms in motion: Study maps algae patterns in Lake Okeechobee
Improved understanding of bloom behavior could enhance monitoring, forecasting and management of these harmful events.
Florida panthers and black bears need a literal path for survival – here’s how the Florida Wildlife Corridor provides it
The corridor shows how important habitats can be protected in places that face burgeoning population growth.