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Protecting coastlines, hardening infrastructure and building resilient communities are investments in Florida’s future.
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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 ...
Energy independence drives lower bills
Nearly 8 in 10 Floridians support expanding clean and varied energy sources like solar and nuclear power.
Safety deferred: Florida Power & Light has delayed core enclosure tests at nuclear plant for nearly 20 years
Key safety tests have gone by the wayside at FPL’s Turkey Point plant, which was given an extension on its ...
Florida is quietly abandoning green schools — but families are stepping up
The Florida PTA is launching the Florida Green Schools PTA/PTSA, a new statewide platform to keep this work alive.
‘Super Heat Trio’ examines the impacts of intense indoor heat
A trio of University of Miami researchers placed sensors in nearly 60 residences across Miami-Dade County.
A call to find ‘innovative solutions’ for environmental challenges
University of Miami researchers joined resilience leaders to share emerging trends and inspire new ideas.
Under pressure, Miami-Dade mayor flips on incinerator
The mayor backed off a plan to rebuild a waste-to-energy incinerator in Doral in favor of shipping trash to landfills.
New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
The new maps mean more Floridians will be required to buy flood insurance.
Rare Florida bat’s survival hinges on urban conservation efforts
The Florida bonneted bat faces challenges such as habitat loss, pesticide use and pollution.