Embracing Florida for Earth Day: VoLo works to promote effective action on climate change
VoLo Foundation's annual event, the Climate Correction conference, is a testament to what we think and do.
Right to clean water 2026: breaking a downward spiral
Supporters are trying to put a 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2026...
Using CO2 and biomass, FAMU-FSU researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
The newly developed material could be used for low-cost, short lifespan plastic products.
The South’s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change – fixing it is also a struggle
Water crises can be caused by either too much or too little water, challenging infrastructure in unexpected ways.
Tropical forest loss puts target of zero deforestation by 2030 further out of reach
Forest loss, particularly in the tropics, releases huge volumes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Antarctica’s sea ice hit another low this year – understanding how ocean warming is driving the loss is key
Even just a decade ago, sea ice reliably rebuilt itself each winter.
Bloomberg funds youth-led climate action in 100 cities worldwide
Broward County and West Palm Beach were among the municipalities selected to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund.
Water scarcity and the climate crisis
A University of Miami report recommends new water-saving measures for urban areas plagued by shortages and drought.
Florida’s manatees are in desperate need of advanced legal protection
There are precedents for cities, counties and states to legislate rights for marine species in creative ways.
Preserved land in wildlife corridors should be protected with minimal human impacts | Letters
Weekiwachee Preserve must remain a place for passive recreation that minimizes the impact to wildlife.
Swamp Girl: making waves in the world of reptile and amphibian rehabilitation and conservation
Kim Titterington has her own nonprofit in Kissimmee, and posts videos of rehabilitation efforts and releases on social media.
It shouldn’t take 2024 storm season to prompt Florida insurers to address climate change
Forecasters predicated 23 named storms, compared to the average season of 14, for the upcoming hurricane season.
These plants evolved in Florida millions of years ago. They may be gone in decades
Nearly all scrub mints grow in areas that are being rapidly developed or converted to agricultural pasture.
Florida citrus growers hope farming technique used in East Africa can save their industry
Known as push-pull pest management, the idea is to repel pests away from crops to a 'trap crop' on the...
Ignore the pushback — green energy is going strong
US government figures show that 94% of the new electricity generation built in 2024 will rely on green energy.