Manatees should be listed as an endangered species, but don’t stop there in protecting them
Let’s not take our eyes off what is truly hurting manatees in Florida: widespread water quality degradation.  Â
Month: October 2023
Nov. 1 webinar: Messaging to Republicans on clean energy and climate issues Â
A panel of experts will discuss survey data and what issues resonate with right-of-center voters Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 11 ...
Florida passes on millions in federal funding for solar panels; insurance costs expected to keep rising
Florida was one of six states that didn’t apply for federal money to help low-income households install solar panels.
Miami can lead the way to a better and more resilient South Florida through tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce recognized the Greater Miami region as a Climate Resilience Tech Hub.
Addressing the climate crisis: How to save Florida from an insurance catastrophe
Florida’s insurance market has been dramatically destabilized as a result of climate change impacts that drive up insurance costs
Study shows hurricanes intensifying more rapidly due to climate change; Florida getting $106M to reduce home energy billsÂ
New research by a Rowan University climate scientist shows a 50-year trend in hurricane escalation
FAU launches new school dedicated to environmental sustainability
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) is comprised of a broad array of existing disciplines and units.
Florida’s electric vehicle boom could be stifled by proposed tax measure
This proposal would end up imposing one of the highest EV taxes in the nation – even higher than California.
Study finds damage to Antarctic ice sheet is unavoidable; Miami scientists developing hybrid reef
A new study anticipates there may be nothing that can be done to prevent further damage to the West Antarctic ...
Fish and Wildlife Service proposes sprawling conservation area in Everglades watershed
As climate change drives more development inland, the hope is to push back against the impact.
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