25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising
As sea level rises, saltwater reaches further inland, both in rivers and underground through porous limestone.
As sea level rises, saltwater reaches further inland, both in rivers and underground through porous limestone.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater advances into freshwater aquifers, driven by rising sea levels and other factors.
Climate change, a development boom and overexploitation of groundwater are draining the Sunshine State.
Over-extraction of the aquifer and rising sea levels allow saltwater to encroach into Florida’s groundwater.
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, persist in the environment and have been linked to a variety of diseases.
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
As ground zero for climate change impacts, Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and sea level rise.
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 70% of US dams will be more than 50 years old by ...
Global groundwater warming is a hidden but very significant consequence of climate change
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