FAU engineering develops new weapon against harmful algal blooms
A new study shows an innovative approach to addressing a pressing challenge in water quality management
Month: January 2025
The rise of firefighters-for-hire exposes the inequality of climate-driven disasters
As climate change exacerbates extreme weather event, innovative solutions are needed to protect all residents.
Let the springs flow: Retired Navy admiral makes a case for breaching Rodman dam
Silver Springs and the Ocklawaha River can recover their lost beauty if we remove the dam.
Climate extremes don’t just keep us inside — they threaten everything from Florida’s crop yields to grocery prices
Scientists link extreme cold and snow like seen recently in Florida to a disruption to the polar vortex caused by ...
Delray Beach engages residents in sustainability efforts
The city Office of Sustainability and Resilience's work includes tree plantings and educational efforts.
Finally, an answer to why Earth’s oceans have been on a record-hot streak
A new study pinpoints why the rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past 40 years.
Taking care of unfinished business: Inspect septic systems to help prevent harmful algal blooms
Florida has millions of possibly leaking septic tanks along the shores and banks of our lakes, rivers and streams.
FSU biogeochemists discover glaciers carry unique molecular fingerprints, influence on carbon cycle
As glaciers melt, a process exacerbated by climate change, carbon is released to downstream ecosystems.
Pushing oil and gas over renewables hurts US energy independence
President Donald Trump has cleared the way for expanded oil drilling while halting wind energy projects.
Marine microplastic pollution: How FAU science faculty, students are studying this problem
Microplastics are less than 5 mm in length, formed from the breakdown of larger plastics or produced for commercial use.
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