UF researcher receives grant to reduce methane emissions from livestock; Duke Energy tests floating solar panels
Cow burps and flatulence are a significant contributor of heat-trapping methane emissions that contribute to climate change.
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Brightline moving forward with Orlando-to-Tampa route despite no federal funding; Big Bend continues recovery from Hurricane Idalia
Brightline reports making strides toward an Orlando-to-Tampa route after completing a project connecting Miami and Orlando.
The University of Florida should be a leader in sustainable practices
UF could power its campus through energy efficiency upgrades, solar panels and other well-established technologies.
New study points to concerns of dangerous Vibrio bacteria in Florida’s coastal waters following Hurricane Ian
Vibrio bacteria can cause illness or death for people who eat raw or undercooked seafood or go in the ocean ...
Study tracking impact of hot water on Tampa Bay seagrass beds; poll finds extreme weather affecting views on climate change
More than 4,000 acres of seagrass, or 38%, disappeared in Old Tampa Bay between 2018 and 2020.
UF researcher studies Florida’s microclimates
As temperatures rise, one University of Florida researcher is working to make cities feel cooler.
DeSantis rejects federal funding for energy rebates; blame traded over insurance crisis
The funding, totaling about $377 million, included hundreds of millions of dollars for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification.
Florida lacks laws protecting outdoor workers from heat; pythons killing predators in Everglades
In Tallahassee, a small but bipartisan push to suggest that employers meet the lowest bar of heat safety standards has ...
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
The study concluded that recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than other environmentally friendly strategies.
New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida
Research by Environmental Defense Fund and Two Degrees Adapt signals concern for growing strawberries in the Sunshine State due to climate change.