Failing septic tanks are damaging Florida’s environment and will cost billions of dollars to replace
Florida has roughly 2.6 million septic tanks and they are a growing threat to the state’s environment. People don’t see ...
Month: April 2019
Faith community grapples with the science of climate change
A two-day conference at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens earlier this month gathered the faith community to discuss how ...
An Earth Day appeal: we need bipartisan action now to enact a fee on carbon emissions
As Americans observe Earth Day on Monday, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of the grassroots movement ...
Good News for Florida – Science can defend the paradise we call home
As a scientist with more than five decades of experience, I am heartened by the announcement of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ...
Media Roundup: Big Oil investing in carbon removal; Alaska is hot; nuke power is safe; cities could disappear
Blamed for Climate Change, Oil Companies Invest in Carbon Removal Chevron, Occidental Petroleum and BHP have invested in Carbon Engineering, ...
Rising seas leave more cities grasping for solutions
As the seas rise along South Florida’s coast, Delray Beach is joining the roster of cities trying to hold back ...
Grassroots efforts to raise awareness of rising sea levels
South Florida is at the forefront of the climate crisis. From sunny-day flooding to rapidly intensifying hurricanes and toxic red ...
A multimillionaire construction magnate is Florida’s most pro-environment Republican
Francis Rooney made millions on sprawling building projects like the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium. He parlayed his status as a ...
“The Invading Sea” wins national journalism award for editorial leadership
"The Invading Sea" media collaborative has won a national opinion writing award for editorials on the threat of sea-level rise ...
Underwater Homeowners Association underscores worries about rising sea levels in Miami
The Underwater Homeowners Association sounds like a sad joke about the future of real estate in flood-prone Miami. It's actually ...
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