Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently declined to upgrade the protection level of Florida’s manatees.
From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal
The energy secretary advises the president on energy policy and guides energy and nuclear weapons initiatives.
Extreme ocean heat breaks records, leaving 2 mysteries to solve
The ocean absorbs about 90% of the excess heat caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels and other activities.
How America courted increasingly destructive wildfires − and what that means for protecting homes today
Fire suppression, building in high fire-risk areas and climate change have set the stage for destructive fires.
The power of collective climate leadership
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement created a temporary void, but opened a door for citizens to lead the...
Here’s why the flamingo should be Florida’s state bird
With sea level rise threatening its habitat in the Caribbean, the flamingo may need Florida now more than ever.
The climate crisis and the urgent need to protect the Apalachicola River
The risk of spills and mass disruption to delicate species and ecosystems will escalate if oil drilling commences.
New protections couldn’t come soon enough for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
For the first time since 1997, the Sanctuary is updating its regulations, marine zones and management plan.
Your voice matters: Collective action is powerful in tackling climate change
Advocate for policies that reduce harmful emissions, promote clean energy and protect vulnerable communities.
Climate misinformation is rife on social media – and poised to get worse
With the coming changes, you will be the fact-checker on Facebook and other Meta apps.