Florida bill acknowledging climate change realities advances to Senate floor
The bill would create the Florida Office of Resiliency and a task force to develop strategies to address sea level rise fostered by climate change.
In Case You Missed It: Stories to Watch for January 2020
Looking to catch up on some of Florida’s environmental news? We’ve gathered a few of the stories our team is reading this month.
UM Researcher Joins NASA-Funded Project to Analyze Effects of Storms on the Ozone Layer
A warmer future could continually add more water to the stratosphere and initiate ozone losses over North America.
Florida’s Environment: The Good News for January 2020
Looking for some good news about Florida’s environment? Check out this month’s collection of environmental success stories.
New Elevation Study Shows 3x More People at Risk of Coastal Flooding Than Previously Thought
By 2100, up to 480 million people worldwide face coastal flooding — and some Florida communities are already seeing the impacts.
Hot town, springtime in the city: Urbanization delays spring plant growth in warm regions
A new study shows that urbanization shifts seasonal cues in nuanced ways.
Meet the Florida Agencies Who Help Manage Our Environment
Managing our environment in a way that is harmonious with the state’s more than 21 million people can be challenging.
King Tide Leads to 40-day Flood as Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Climate Change
Florida is often referred to as ground zero for sea level rise. As king tides lead to higher-than-average flooding in Southeast Florida, state and local lawmakers are taking notice.
Turtles Take a Hit From Dorian
Hurricane season impacted the green sea turtle population as the effects of Dorian were felt along Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Seagrass Meadows Harbor Wildlife for Centuries, Highlighting Need for Conservation
Seagrass meadows persist in the same spot for hundreds to thousands of years, but are some of the planet’s most threatened ecosystems.