Climate Change is Almost Too Big a Problem to Study. The solution? Volcanoes.
Volcanoes blanketed by tropical rainforests are a natural laboratory to study climate change.
Here’s How Florida Fits Into the Global Biodiversity Crisis
Roughly one in eight species face extinction within decades.
Red Tide is Expensive. Here’s Why
Red tides not only wreak havoc on our natural ecosystems, they also put a dent in Florida’s pocketbook.
Sea Level Rise Increases Frequency of High Tide Flooding
Today, routine high tides can result in a phenomenon known as nuisance flooding. And, it’s expensive.
Australian Scientists Turn to Florida for Guidance on Coral Reef Restoration
Scientists from Florida and Australia are teaming up and sharing data to help save corals from extinction.
Florida’s Environment: What Happened This Legislative Session?
At the start of the 2019 legislative session, we compiled a list of five environmental issues to watch. Here’s where those issues stand now that the session has concluded.
Gov. DeSantis Appoints UF’s Tom Frazer as Chief Science Officer
Frazer will lead efforts to address some of Florida’s most critical environmental challenges, including red tide and harmful algal blooms, which have impacted millions of Floridians.
How to educate your state legislators: 11 tips
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Florida’s Environment: 5 Issues to Watch This Legislative Session
We’ve compiled a list of five issues affecting Earth’s natural systems to learn more about this session.
Announcing the 2018-2019 Earth Systems Grant Recipients
We received 16 total applications, representing 23 students and postdoctoral associates across 13 different UF departments. We are pleased to announce the six projects that were selected for funding this year.