Coral reef protection could save Floridians millions in flood costs, study finds
Coral reefs serve as a natural barrier, helping shield coastal communities from storms and flooding.
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Hurricane Helene set up future disasters, from landslides to flooding – cascading hazards like these are now upending risk models
The impact is intensifying as climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather and wildfires.
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.
Video: Nature’s tree islands and man’s vegetated hammocks
As part of the restoration of the Everglades, vegetated hammocks modeled after tree islands are being constructed.
Videos: Understanding algal blooms in Florida
FAU's Center for Environmental Studies partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to develop a video series on algae.
Stony coral tissue loss disease is shifting the ecological balance of Caribbean reefs
Changes in the Caribbean's population of corals threaten marine biodiversity and coastal economies.
A treasure hunt for underground hydrogen is on
Geologic hydrogen could sidestep obstacles in producing hydrogen with current technologies, which takes a lot of energy.
From prediction to preservation: a journey through hydrological forecasting
My current research at Florida Atlantic University and the U.S. Geological Survey will take me to the Everglades' unique habitat.
Lake Okeechobee’s toxic algae blooms threaten Florida; heat records falling around the globe this summer
Toxic algal blooms now regularly infest much of the lake's 730-square-mile surface during the summer.
International students learn about how South Florida is managing environmental challenges
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education students have been invited to write about environmental issues in their homes countries for ...