2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food
Consumers’ food choices and cutting back on waste determine how much water is saved.
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A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better
Brazil launched the Tropical Forest Forever Facility ahead of the UN's COP30 climate conference.
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
US emissions are down about 15% over the past 10 years, but new data centers have caused uncertainty ahead.
Clean energy is key to our next economic boom
The Thriving Economy Project will develop solutions to rising energy costs, growing climate disasters and other challenges.
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm
Intensive agriculture, climate change and pollution are among the causes of insect decline.
Phew, Florida summers are sizzling — and UF/IFAS research shows more scorching days likely in the next 25 years
By 2050, parts of Florida may see 70 days annually with temperatures of 91 degrees or warmer.
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
Climate change, a development boom and overexploitation of groundwater are draining the Sunshine State.
Farmers, aquaculturists unite to protect Florida’s land, water
The partnership brings together experts to tackle challenges like nutrient runoff and the effects of climate change.
‘Cutting-edge science’ from UF/IFAS Extension helps farmer preserve water, other parts of his ecosystem
The Furness farm consists of a balanced ecosystem where wildlife and cattle thrive.
More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages
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