Saltwater intrusion threatens Florida’s drinking water supply
Over-extraction of the aquifer and rising sea levels allow saltwater to encroach into Florida’s groundwater.
Florida’s Ice Age original: Scrub jay is the real state bird
This feathered Floridian long ago became a habitat specialist, binding its fortunes with the land.
New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
The new maps mean more Floridians will be required to buy flood insurance.
Trump’s election could actually help climate
As solar photovoltaic costs fell 90% in the last decade, Americans across the ideological spectrum embraced solar.
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.
Climate change is making plants less nutritious − that could already be hurting animals that are grazers
Long-term changes in the nutritional value of plants may be an underappreciated cause of shrinking animal populations.
As hurricanes strengthen, more data-informed solutions are needed
Companies need data to understand how climate change will impact the power grid.
New data from ‘the last ice area’ may help long-term conservation efforts in the Arctic
Conservation efforts must continue to grow in the years to come as the Arctic heats up.
Jacksonville’s energy weakness obvious during hurricanes
Transitioning to clean energy can be a major driver of economic growth, resilience and high-quality, local jobs.
Hurricanes devastated Florida last season. How can we prevent the damage to homes?
Flooding causes more damage annually than any other natural disaster, equating to billions of dollars in property damage.