Alligator Alcatraz marks looming environmental crisis
Paving over wildlands and bringing in staff and prisoners has an environmental impact in an already sensitive landscape.
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Florida’s ocean economy depends on science
More than half a million Floridians work in ocean-related sectors, contributing nearly $40 billion to the state’s GDP.
Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience
The rules were changed for nearly $12 billion in funding approved by Congress for disasters in 2023 and 2024.
Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funds projects considered too risky for private investors to fund alone.
How the end of carbon capture could spark a new industrial revolution
Carbon capture offered an expensive Band-Aid on old technology.
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
The loss of satellite data, along with other cuts to data, funding and staffing, could put lives at risk.
Florida’s senators must defend against political storms by backing emergency funding
There’s still a chance for US Sens. Ashley Moody and Rick Scott to defend Florida’s chances of surviving brutal storms.
Congrats or condolences? An email to my friend Wendy about making the list of 2025 hurricane names
With NOAA forecasting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, we might just get a storm named 'Wendy.'
Climate change is fueling a new kind of housing crisis in Florida
Florida is an example of where housing insecurity meets climate instability.
Climate change and coral bleaching are happening right in Trump’s front yard
Florida's Coral Reef is one of the state’s most highly valued assets, providing benefits for tourism, fishing and flood protection.