Video: What is polar amplification?
This bite-sized video explains how polar amplification can trigger feedback loops that amplify climate change effects.
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South Florida’s designation as Climate Resilience Tech Hub creates opportunities for new jobs in emerging fields
Panelists at the Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit discussed the designation's importance for the region.
Mangrove project is example of measures needed to slow effects of climate change
It turns out that the massive root systems of mangroves sequester carbon better than any tree on Earth.
Heat-related medical calls increase at Disney; absence of Florida red tide puzzles researchers
Paramedics responded to nearly 40 medical calls for overheated Disney guests and took six people to the hospital in August.
UCF receives $1.5M NSF grant to improve energy efficiency of wireless communications
The award aims to address problems surrounding engineering systems and networks.
Bioplastic straws distract from real solutions for reducing waste
Shifting from one single-use item to another isn't the way to solve the plastic crisis.
Endangered Species Act facing challenges at half-century mark; Florida scientists deploying new technologies to bolster coral reef
The Endangered Species Act is having a midlife crisis of sorts at 50 years old, particularly in Florida.
UN’s ‘global stocktake’ on climate is offering a sober emissions reckoning — but there are also signs of progress
A primary aim of this year’s conference, known as COP28, is to evaluate countries’ progress halfway to 2030 deadlines.
Environmental activists engage public in beach cleanup, arts initiatives
Activists are using art and science to fight against pollution in practical ways.
As climate change warms rivers, they are running out of breath — and so could the plants and animals they harbor
Warming rivers with low oxygen could suffer fish die-offs and degraded water quality.
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