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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As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block
The White House is proposing to eliminate funding for climate adaptation science in the next federal budget.
Nature-based solutions help address Florida’s climate challenges
Nature-based solutions include salt marshes and beach dunes, while hybrid solutions also include engineered options.
How salt marshes are preserving life along the Florida coast
The South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative has released a new plan to preserve 1 million acres of salt marshes.
From mangroves to fjords, coastal ecosystems can take up or emit greenhouse gases. But globally, they’re a vital sink
Coasts in Europe and Russia are net emitters, while coasts in Southeast Asia and North America have a large uptake ...
FAU’s Home & High Water S1 E3. Why Do We Care About Our Salt Marshes?
// Cameron Peters Host of Home & High Water How do we value an environment? This is a question scientists ...