Turtles and whales are endangering us, defense secretary claims
The Trump administration is allowing the oil industry to harm vulnerable species based on a pretext.
Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth
Copper is used in generating and distributing electrical power, equipment in data centers and much more.
Local community planning has a double standard in Florida
The 2026 Legislature’s record on data centers is different than its record on community planning.
Searching for skunk apes in Goethe State Forest
I hold out hope for undiscovered creatures, but my appreciation of conservation biology leads me to skepticism.
The Rodman dam hurts the environment and the local economy
The dam has drowned miles of riverbank, severely limiting the variety of fish that rural folks once caught.
Restoring the Ocklawaha will decimate a nearly 60-year-old ecosystem
The Florida state senator who killed a recent bill to restore the river explains why.
America’s energy future is solar, storage and resilience
Battery storage systems enable midday solar generation to be captured and dispatched in the evening
Want a resilient South Florida? Start with the Everglades, then your front yard
Replacing thirsty turf grass with native vegetation helps protects the Everglades and our water supply.
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
Volunteering is a win-win for the climate and you
Many of us feel overwhelmed and frightened by climate change, but getting involved can help us feel better.