Decades-long study shows this endangered butterfly benefits from hurricanes
Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies seem to bounce back better than before in the years following hurricanes.
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More, bigger crevasses open up in Greenland ice sheet, threatening increased sea level rise
Increased crevassing could lead to a feedback loop that accelerates ice loss and ultimately raises sea levels.
Antarctic ice sheet faces ‘death by a thousand cuts’
In the first study of its kind, UF researchers describe the effect of climate change on Antarctic ice shelves.
Heatstroke leads to chronic heart disease, obesity in mice
New University of Florida research reveals that a single exposure to heatstroke can lead to lasting damage.
UF summit to feature talk on depoliticizing climate change
American Conservation Coalition founder Benji Backer will be speaking at the UF Climate Communications Summit.
Safe home, safe harbor: Confronting climate change through community
Environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett offers historical lessons on protecting Alachua County from climate impacts.
This county has an ambitious climate agenda. That’s not easy in Florida
Alachua County is preparing for a more dangerous future, even if the state government won't say 'climate.'
Heat waves, droughts cause billions of dollars in global economic losses
An increase in extreme heat and severe droughts lops off about 0.2% of a country’s GDP, a new study found.
Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops
The population of insect pollinators is dropping in the US, due to pesticides, climate change and other factors.
‘A matter of life and death’ — How disaster response endangers US farmworkers
A new report finds that data gaps end up putting vulnerable communities at even more risk.