Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Our team of fire researchers found that the total area burned worldwide declined by 26% over two decades.
The climate’s emergency brake
Slashing methane emissions could slow the runaway train of global warming long enough to get other emissions under control.
Rivers are heating up faster than the air − that’s a problem for aquatic life and people
Periods of abnormally high water temperatures in rivers are becoming more common, more intense and longer lasting.
Alligator Alcatraz marks looming environmental crisis
Paving over wildlands and bringing in staff and prisoners has an environmental impact in an already sensitive landscape.
Florida’s 1,100 natural springs are under threat — a geographer explains how to restore them
Many Florida springs suffer from reduced flow, habitat loss, excessive algae and heavy pressure from human use.
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.
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.
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.