Research: Mangroves provide best protection for fragile Florida shorelines
A study by the Nature Conservancy found mangroves averted $1.5 billion in storm damage during Hurricane Irma.
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FEMA is unprepared for the next Hurricane Katrina, disaster experts warn
Cuts, chaos and climate change are converging to leave Americans more vulnerable than they were in 2005.
FAU Sensing Institute’s weather network brings real-time forecasting
The SEA Econet delivers data that directly informs forecasts and warnings issued by the National Weather Service.
Climate change vs. immigration: assessing threats and getting priorities straight
By Joseph Bonasia Months after historic wildfires engulfed parts of the city, the National Guard and Marines are in Los ...
What will future generations think of our response to climate change?
Ask yourself what Florida's beaches will look like by 2050 with abandoned oceanfront condos and hotels.
How AI might become the future of hurricane flood forecasting
FIU coastal engineering expert Navid Tahvildari studies how artificial intelligence can be used to predict floods.
The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
More than 4.3 million Americans had to leave their homes because of disasters in 2024, the Census Bureau estimates.
NOAA cuts put coastal communities at risk
I helped restore wetlands that protect the Gulf Coast while my colleagues tracked hurricanes, but now we’re out of work.
Cedar Key among America’s most endangered historic places
The Florida city was devastated by Hurricane Helene and faces increasing flooding threats due to sea level rise.
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? UF/IFAS research shows how smart designs can avoid it
A first-of-its-kind study by University of Florida scientists provides insights on achieving harmony for smart urban park design.