‘Nuestros Bosques’ to boost urban green spaces in disadvantaged communities
The Nuestros Bosques program encourages faith-based organizations, Indigenous groups and local nonprofits to apply.
Tag: tree canopy
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option.
Hot streets, historic bias: impacts on walking in older U.S. adults
Many neighborhoods in impoverished and minority communities face the 'heat island effect.'
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.
Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – how history’s lessons apply to cities today
Civilizations have recognized the power of cities to heat themselves up and cool themselves for centuries.
UF study sheds light on challenges and recommendations of managing urban trees and stormsÂ
While trees may pose a threat during storms, they provide vital benefits such as buffering winds and reducing stormwater runoff.
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The research helped lead to the development of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook.
The climate is changing. St. Petersburg has a plan
St. Petersburg, as a costal community, is experiencing increased hazards from sea level rise, storm events and tidal flooding.
Investments in Miami-Dade’s tree canopy are taking root
In the face of a changing climate, strategically planting trees and ensuring they thrive is more urgent than ever.
Trees may be new measure of privilege in Miami-Dade. It’s easy to spot the have-nots
As climate change alters Miami-Dade, trees have become a mechanism to protect residents from record heat.
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.
