Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
UNESCO World Heritage sites include the Okavango Delta in Botswana and Everglades National Park in Florida.
Tag: Global warming
Dying coral reefs threaten Florida’s future
Florida’s reef system attracts tourists, serves as a spawning ground for fish and absorbs offshore wave energy.
A walk across Alaska’s Arctic sea ice brings to life the losses that appear in climate data
This decline of sea ice has many effects, from changing ecosystems to allowing more shipping through the Arctic Ocean.
Video: What is sargassum?
This bite-sized video provides information on sargassum seaweed and its impact on Florida's beaches.
After decades of protections, green sea turtles have been saved from the brink of extinction — for now
Scientists caution fisheries and climate change are still threats and conservation efforts must continue.
After Melissa, how much stronger will future hurricanes be?
Rising ocean temperatures are strengthening hurricanes, prompting discussion about a potential Category 6.
Climate tipping points sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans – here’s why there’s still room for optimism
Every fraction of a degree in warming that humans prevent reduces the risk of runaway climate conditions.
Scientists: Florida coral crisis demands genetic rescue and climate action
Elkhorn and staghorn corals native to Florida are now considered 'functionally extinct' in the wild.
Extreme heat poses heightened risk to residents of affordable housing
Florida ranked fourth in the number of affordable homes exposed to one or more weeks’ worth of heat alerts.
Drought is quietly pushing American cities toward a fiscal cliff
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes and wildfires combined.