Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
What happened during the extinction event tells an important story, both about the past and the future of biodiversity.
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Everglades National Park in Florida.
Dying coral reefs threaten Florida’s future
Florida’s reef system attracts tourists, serves as a spawning ground for fish and absorbs offshore wave energy.
Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
Regulatory inertia, political gridlock and a lack of investment are holding back renewable energy deployment.
Birding in wild Florida: a quest for the common and the elusive
For me, birding is an opportunity to connect with nature and explore wild places.
Seashells from centuries ago show that seagrass meadows on Florida’s Nature Coast are thriving
Seagrasses are biodiversity hot spots and offer valuable services such as helping to protect shorelines.
Firestorm over Bill Gates’ climate message shouldn’t cloud the facts
Neither the pundits nor Gates’ letter acknowledge the real risks of crossing tipping points that cannot be reversed.
Can the world quit coal?
Coal is the dirtiest source of fossil fuel energy and a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
What’s happening is a glimpse of what’s coming for coastal and island communities as climate change accelerates.
Saving the islands that protect paradise
Save Crystal River has been working to protect the barrier islands that keep the area's famous springs clear and healthy