Land deal stops mining project near Okefenokee Swamp, though advocates brace for future threats
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys rivers.
FEMA is unprepared for the next Hurricane Katrina, disaster experts warn
Cuts, chaos and climate change are converging to leave Americans more vulnerable than they were in 2005.
Rings of time: Unearthing climate secrets from ancient trees
Dramatic shifts in climate can have long-lasting effects on even the toughest, most iconic trees.
Show your stripes: Iconic graphic raises awareness about rising temperatures
A shift from blue to red stripes illustrates how heat-trapping pollution has warmed the planet
Stripes that spark action: A global invitation to talk climate
Show Your Stripes Day, held June 21, is an initiative to raise awareness about human-caused climate change.
Florida shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling
House Bill 1143 would block drilling within 10 miles of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
FSU researcher uses NASA satellite data to reveal global patterns in tropical forest canopy height
Understanding the factors that determine canopy height is crucial for accurate estimates of carbon storage
With new Senate legislation, Congress is one step closer to gutting the Inflation Reduction Act
The 'Big Beautiful Bill' targets tax credits designed to put the US on the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
FAU Sensing Institute’s weather network brings real-time forecasting
The SEA Econet delivers data that directly informs forecasts and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecasts
Hurricane Idalia and other storms in recent years have rapidly intensified before their devasting landfalls.