Ex-Miami NOAA scientist warns of seafood, storm risks from federal cuts
The proposed 2026 budget for NOAA includes cuts targeting research and climate-related programs.
Month: August 2025
EPA removal of emissions limits won’t stop shift to EVs, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
The EPA’s proposal seeks to slow the shift to electric vehicles, removing incentives and raising costs.
Supercharged hurricanes mean more ‘ghost boats’ haunting waterways
Abandoned vessels can linger in waterways for years, polluting ecosystems and complicating navigation.
Balcony and backyard solar provide safeguard against higher electric bills
Recent developments have made it possible to generate electricity with solar systems small enough to fit on a balcony or ...
Florida can protect economy and environment at same time
By respecting both nature's power and economic realities, we can chart a course that keeps Florida thriving.
Alligator Alcatraz ordered to close, but the fight isn’t over
A judge sided with the Miccosukee Tribe and said the ICE detention center must close. Florida officials have already appealed.
This NOAA office saves lives. Its funding is at risk
NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research is the research backbone of the forecasts and warnings Americans rely on.
How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate
The International Court of Justice ruled July 23 that governments could be legally liable for climate change.
Trump-fueled gas boom has Gulf Coast communities on edge
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production accelerates.
Aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans
Ensuring that older adults have support is important in rural areas and cities alike as storm and flood risks worsen.