After Helene and Milton, an urgent need for legislative action on condos
Florida’s housing crisis, exacerbated by the hurricanes, demands legislative intervention.
Climate change means we may have to learn to live with invasive species
The vast majority of introduced species pose no danger to native ecosystems and in some cases can provide benefits.
Artificial intelligence can help us recover from hurricanes faster
As extreme weather batters our power grids, digital solutions can empower utilities to build a more resilient system.
Untreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Manatees are eating less seagrass – traditionally their primary food source – and more algae than in decades past.
Florida can rebuild smarter after the hurricanes. Here’s how
Higher densities and more compact development in the right place would create more resilient and sustainable communities.
Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
When Hurricane Milton hit, jails in Manatee and Pinellas counties were under mandatory evacuation orders but weren't evacuated.
Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate
By Bruce Huber, University of Notre Dame Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still...
Hunt reveals plastic pellet pollution across Florida
Environment Florida held 16 patrols for plastic pellets across the state and found pellets at eight locations.
Why wildfires started by humans, cars and power lines can be more destructive and harder to contain
While climate change sets the stage for larger and more intense fires, humans are actively fanning the flames.
Waiting for the federal government to solve the climate crisis is no longer an optionÂ
In the wake of the 2024 election, we must engage the private sector and local governments to find climate solutions.
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