Florida leads the nation on flood resilience. We must invest to protect Floridians
Investing in solutions such as the Resilient Florida program reduces flood risk and costly repairs.
Here’s why it is Florida’s moment to lead on renewable energy
Florida has a unique opportunity to model how a coastal state protects its economy while leading an energy transition.
Proposed budgets defund Florida Forever, but do provide for conservation easements
GOP lawmakers would direct funding to a program for agricultural landowners to preserve land from development.
Improving Florida water quality, one clam at a time
Clam farmers deliver valuable ecosystem services by installing one of nature’s water filtration systems.
President Trump: Keep Florida great and say no to new offshore drilling
Okaloosa County depends on healthy waters, strong military bases and an unspoiled environment.
Saragassum poses problem for Florida’s beaches, but also potential for products and research
FAU Research Professor Brian Lapointe spoke about sargassum's negative impacts and positive uses at a recent lecture.
Florida’s state parks are for sea cows, not beef cows
HB 1421 and SB 1658 would require grazable public conservation lands in Florida to be made available for cattle grazing.
Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Heat pumps are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Wildfire modeling: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop tree-fire dynamics simulator
With current models failing to capture how living trees influence fire behavior, scientists are tackling this gap in fire prediction.
I grew up in Old Florida. We can’t fast-track its disappearance
The 'Blue Ribbon Projects' bill would make it easier to turn thousands of acres of rural Florida into sprawling development.
Surplus land and leafblowers addressed in ag bill passed by Florida Senate
The bill would allow state land designated for conservation to be reviewed and sold if found suitable for agriculture.
Shrinking shellfish? Risks of acidic water in the Indian River Lagoon
Coastal acidification threatens the ability of shell-building marine organisms to grow and thrive.
How to transform 30×30 from a political slogan into an ecological reality
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
Longleaf pines have become a symbol of heritage and resilience to hurricanes, drought, wildfire and climate change.
Southeast ranks behind rest of US in energy efficiency, new report finds
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy recently released its latest 'Energy Efficiency in the Southeast' report.


































