Who protects us when the EPA won’t?
With the EPA’s top research office dismantled, an independent environmental science institute could be an alternative.
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Heritage Monitoring Scouts help protect landmarks amid environmental change
The Florida Public Archeology Network’s program allows for the public to play a role in preserving historic sites.
The birth of the climate doula
A pilot program In Florida teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding and extreme heat.
Hosting the G20 summit in Miami highlights the effects of sea-level rise and need to take action
If greenhouse gas emission rates continue to rise, the risks include catastrophic sea-level rise impacting Miami.
Weathering the storm together: Community resiliency hubs hold promise of local self-sufficiency
Rural communities are turning to the hubs for a quick and reliable first line of defense and relief against natural ...
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Accurate predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and emergency responders time to prepare.
Pentagon retreats from climate fight even as heat and storms slam troops
The military is backing away from plans to protect people and bases from extreme weather.
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
Most people are maintaining local ties, even as they relocate to adapt to rising climate risks.
Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
By Robert C. Jones Jr., University of Miami News The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesn’t ...
In the name of storm recovery, a new law trampled smart-growth rules. Shut it down
SB 180 crushes the ability of local leaders to make their communities more storm-resistant.