Elders seek to supercharge climate action
Many seniors are eager to join the climate movement — and they have the power to achieve key goals, says...
Airports lack climate plans; new construction standards may worsen flooding for surrounding homes
Southwest Florida’s largest airports do not have climate change action plans to map out how they are reducing their carbon...
A record warm streak in the oceans has scientists worried
Experts are still figuring out what exactly is behind the spike, but there is wide consensus that both El Niño...
Climate-fed algae puts drinking water at risk; undersea memorials may help revive coral reefs
Lake Washington provides two-thirds of the 19 million gallons of daily water the city of Melbourne supplies to 193,000 people.
Coral reefs are in crisis. Could a controversial idea help?
To preserve habitat for fish and benefits for humans, some scientists suggest we need to explore the need for assisted...
How restoring the Everglades can save the Florida panther and our home
FIU ecology professor John Kominoski has studied the Everglades for 11 years to understand the interface between land and water.
Scientists identify parasite killing sea urchins; Fort Lauderdale flood victims await help
The parasite has been known to infect fish, but scientists had never seen such a lethal infection in urchins.
Marine biologist fights to save coral reefs
Nikki Traylor-Knowles, an associate professor and biologist for the University if Miami, is researching new ways to help save corals.
Warming temperatures shifting trees’ growing ranges northward; panel says climate change is biggest threat to whales
U.S. Forest Service projections show that northern latitudes will welcome new tree species from the south.
‘Salty Urbanism’ shows Fort Lauderdale adapting to sea-level rise
The project uses the North Beach Village neighborhood to show the urban design changes needed to live with rising sea...