What’s missing from Biden’s offshore drilling ban? The western Gulf of Mexico
That's where the U.S. gets most of its offshore oil.
Climate change in literature to be discussed at Sunshine State Book Festival
The 6th Annual Sunshine State Book Festival is being held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Gainesville.
‘Many people fear for the future’ — A St. Petersburg councilmember discusses the city’s efforts to address climate change
A Q&A with Richie Floyd, who was elected to represent District 8 on the St. Petersburg City Council in 2021.
Floridians prefer natural shorelines over armored ones, according to UF/IFAS study
Unlike armored shorelines, living shorelines offer flood and erosion protection without disrupting waterflow and marine life.
After three hurricanes in 13 months, Cedar Key residents considering island’s future — and their own
Storms left the small Florida community facing an enormous reconstruction effort.
In Florida, officials and communities clash over where to build the nation’s largest trash incinerator
Miami-Dade’ officials have delayed a decision on where to build the planned $1.5 billion incinerator.
Rare Florida bat’s survival hinges on urban conservation efforts
The Florida bonneted bat faces challenges such as habitat loss, pesticide use and pollution.
Scientists can now predict how climate change will alter plant growth cycles
The oldest citizen science project in the United States yields new discoveries.
Tracking invasive species
Conservation biologist Chris Searcy is uncovering patterns in the spread of invasive animals and plants in South Florida.
Randell Research Center teams up with GatorCorps and Gulf Scholars to tackle climate change on Pine Island
Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Randell Research Center this past year.
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