Researchers find trees can shield homes from storms
The study showed that trees around a low-rise building can reduce the wind force on segments by as much as ...
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Offshore winds identified as a culprit in coastal floods, research finds
This research is not only important for predicting possible floods but is also a vital tool for city planners.
New method traps and releases PFAS from drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, pose one of the most persistent environmental and health threats today.
Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Groundwater is becoming saltier as rising sea levels push sea water into freshwater aquifers.
Everglades restoration also helps reduce the impacts of climate change, study finds
Research shows the carbon absorbed by the Everglades is equal to 10% of the emissions from Florida roadways.
Everglades restoration strengthens South Florida’s climate resilience, study finds
Restored wetlands across South Florida remove about 14 million metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.
From floodwaters to the global stage: FIU grad student was Pakistan’s voice at COP30
In November, Sidra Riaz served as a delegate to the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Could salty drinking water be a risk factor for high blood pressure?
Salt can enter drinking water through several pathways, including saltwater intrusion into groundwater.
Catastrophic heat wave wiped out 2 endangered corals in the Florida Keys. Now what?
Researchers are studying differences among reefs and why some colonies survived the heat.
Rising seas threaten Florida’s state tree
A new study looks at how salt exposure affects cabbage palms and proposes a simple solution to stave off damage.