Bright lights, dark sand threaten Florida’s sea turtles; climate change driving rise in insurance premiums
New research is bolstering the case that the darker the sand used to renourish eroding beaches, the more female turtles...
Solutions sought for exploding seaweed problem; Tampa-area summit explores resiliency
There is increasing commercial and research interest in developing ways to put sargassum to use.
Heading to a beach this summer? Here’s how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip
Toxins produced during these blooms have been implicated in human and animal illnesses in at least 43 states.
Despite what you may think, ethanol isn’t dead yet
The biofuel's bipartisan support isn't about science, but politics.
Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads
ESG investing puts pressure on companies to meet environmental, social and governance benchmarks.
Florida borrowing millions for hurricane insurance claims; seaweed expected to peak on beaches in June
Borrowing in Florida and Louisiana could reach a combined $1.35 billion and will be repaid largely by insurance policyholders across...
How campus cafeterias became hotspots for climate action
A growing number of universities are committing to reduce their emissions by serving more plant-based foods on campus.
Wildlife corridor lands $850M in final Florida budget; groups to sue feds over manatee protection
Lawmakers agreed to pump $850 million into the Ocala to Osceola Wildlife Corridor, also known as the O2O Corridor.
Major hurricanes expected to increase in 2023, researchers forecast
This hurricane season could be similar to 2017, the year of Harvey and Maria.
Resilient Cedar Key releases interactive flood risk tool; Florida lawmakers poised to block fertilizer restrictions
The interactive maps show flood risks for sea level rise as well as storm or tide events.