Outrage alone won’t fix Florida’s home insurance crisis
Florida cannot keep expanding development into the most storm-prone areas without expecting astronomical losses.
Month: October 2025
King tides are back — and South Florida streets are flooding again
King tides typically occur during the fall in Florida around a new or full moon, causing flooding even on sunny ...
Florida Climate Week launches in Jacksonville, focusing on resilience
Events are being held across Florida this week, including coastal cleanups in Tampa and educational seminars in Orlando.
Circular systems are the solution for Florida’s land and water
A circular system is a farming method that reuses resources, like recycling rainwater to irrigate fields.
Fireflies are disappearing, but homeowners can help save them
Habitat loss, the overuse of pesticides and light pollution are among the reason firefly populations are on the decline.
Incredible journeys: migratory sharks on the move
As scientists identify the migratory paths of endangered shark species, climate change and other threats shift this behavior.
Sustainability is the new sizzle for Florida’s retirement communities
Maintaining a thriving environment for wildlife as well as plant life can positively affect retirees.
Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won’t solve America’s wildfire problem
Research shows that environmental reviews are rarely the main barrier to forest projects aimed at reducing fire risk.
On the trail of DNA in Saharan dust
University of Miami scientists search for genetic clues in airborne particles carried thousands of miles across the Atlantic.
Solving the world’s microplastics problem: 4 solutions cities and states are trying after global treaty talks collapsed
Microplastics are hard to clean up once released and pose risks to our health and the environment.