NSF grant empowers FAU to explore Caribbean climate crisis
Using ethnography, the project will study the experiences of vulnerable communities in the area known as 'Hurricane Alley.'
PSC workshop kicks off discussion about adding nuclear power to FL’s energy portfolio
With concerns about climate change growing, nuclear has again become an option.
Power of plants: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop biomass-based polymer that can absorb and release carbon dioxide
Associate professor Hoyong Chung called the material 'a promising tool for mitigating carbon emissions.'
Seaworthy celebrates Florida talent in supporting new group of ‘blue tech’ startups
Miami-based Seaworthy Collective helps entrepreneurs develop solutions for climate change and marine environmental issues.
Climate change poses health risks, but it’s hard to fight when state policy ignores
Florida illustrates how the politicization of climate change has thwarted efforts to tackle the problem
Sediments adjacent to recently dredged areas can harm coral larvae, study finds
Researchers suggest temporary moratoriums on dredging, other measures to mitigate further damage to Florida’s reefs.
Rain or shine? How rainfall impacts size of sea turtle hatchlings
As climate change shifts rainfall patterns, global conservation strategies for sea turtles likely need to be updated.
Audit report recommends changes to Florida’s property insurer of last resort
The report on the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. made several recommendations.
UCF researcher develops lotus-inspired tech to convert CO2 to fuels, chemicals
Nanoscience Associate Professor Yang Yang designed the system, which extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
‘Back to the drawing board,’ DeSantis says of state park development
The plan for 350-room lodges, pickleball courts and golf courses in state parks drew outrage from across the political spectrum.