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
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
This decline of sea ice has many effects, from changing ecosystems to allowing more shipping through the Arctic Ocean.
How to build mental resilience to climate change
Hurricanes can trigger distress that can be compounded by every subsequent storm.
Who protects us when the EPA won’t?
With the EPA’s top research office dismantled, an independent environmental science institute could be an alternative.
Climate disasters will send many countries into a debt spiral – but there’s a way out
Small island nations remain just one storm away from fiscal collapse and unsustainable debt.