How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
Some research suggests that even in a warming environment, cold events may still be severe in places.
Aging septic systems fuel Florida’s growing water quality crisis
Most septic systems were never designed to remove nitrogen, a nutrient that fuels algae growth.
Reducing light pollution benefits wildlife, human health
Brighter skies impact the sleep of humans and can harm birds and other animals.
Hurricane and flood resilience should matter to every Floridian
A new Florida Council of 100 report offers solutions to help us recover faster, rebuild smarter and protect our state.
Don’t blame data centers for high bills — make them pay their own way
New data centers can be built without sticking the public with the costs of their energy and water use.
Why Florida must fund the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
Since its inception in 2001, the program has preserved over 225,000 acres of working agricultural land.
PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds
Exposure to PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' increases the likelihood of low-weight and preterm births.
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The Documerica project shows in clear photographic evidence how dirty the US used to be.
If Florida wants data centers, we need a smarter water plan
Florida needs to move beyond outdated models that rely on treated drinking water for industrial cooling.
Viruses aren’t all bad: In the ocean, some help fuel the food web – a new study shows how
Viruses are central players in how ecosystems function, including a role in storing carbon in the deep oceans.