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Our own individual actions will make a difference but more is needed from large generators of greenhouse gases.
Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
The demand for cocoa has resulted in mass deforestation and significant carbon emissions.
The Great Barrier Reef’s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers – the corals now have almost no reprieve
This latest, still-unfolding event was entirely predictable, as ocean temperatures continue to rise due to global heating.
Florida is about to erase climate change from most of its laws
A bill awaiting signature from Gov. Ron DeSantis would also ban offshore wind energy and relax regulations on natural gas ...
Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on
An ecovoltaic approach can produce positive ecological outcomes and make solar energy even more sustainable.
E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
Over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
Are electric vehicles on a bumpy road?Â
As technology is upgraded, costs decline and charging networks expand, EVs should become an easy choice for most drivers.
USF helping develop comprehensive plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Tampa Bay
The plan focuses on high-priority projects in the transportation and energy sector, the region's largest greenhouse gas emitters.
Parking lots put Florida cities at risk for increased heat, floodingÂ
The Parking Reform Network listed Melbourne, Orlando and Fort Myers among the cities with the most downtown parking.
The greatest crisis ever to face humanity is solvable, if we act nowÂ
Aspen Ideas: Climate is convening in Miami Beach this week to bring together changemakers and showcase climate innovations.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
