Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
We’re pumping massive amounts of CO₂ into our atmosphere and natural carbon sinks are struggling to keep up.
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‘Wood you believe it?’ FAU engineers fortify wood with nano-iron
Bio-based materials could one day replace traditional construction materials like steel and concrete.
The workhorse ship of ocean drilling may have made its last voyage
Here’s why scientists don’t want to see the JOIDES Resolution mothballed.
Aggressive seagrass species discovered in Biscayne Bay
It is the first time the non-native seagrass species, Halophila stipulacea, has been found in waters along the continental US.
Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years — here’s the science
The evidence underscores the urgency of addressing the root causes of worsening wildfire activity, such as climate change.
Climate action sparks hope
Innovative climate solutions and technological advancements pave the way for a greener and more promising future.
Companies ignoring climate risks get punished by markets, new UF study reveals
Companies that proactively manage climate risks such as hurricanes and wildfires fare much better than those ignoring the threats.
Loss of whales means a hotter, more dangerous planet
Whales are under threat — along with the important climate-regulating services they provide.
Carbon Limit CEO Tim Sperry on using CO2-absorbing concrete to combat climate change: ‘You’re turning the problem into the solution’
Carbon Limit is a Boca Raton-based climate technology startup that developed a way to limit carbon emissions.
Florida is top emitter of pollution from lawn equipment; Christmas trees from Florida provide environmental benefits
Equipment such as lawn mowers and leaf blowers emitted 2,116 tons of 'fine particulates' in Florida in 2020.