Power of plants: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop biomass-based polymer that can absorb and release carbon dioxide
Associate professor Hoyong Chung called the material 'a promising tool for mitigating carbon emissions.'
Tag: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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.
New agroforestry project paying farmers to expand ‘climate-smart’ acres
The project is part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program to fight climate change while supporting landowners.
We need a farm bill that works for wildlife and future generations
Voluntary programs in the farm bill provide financial and technical assistance to landowners to implement conservation practices.
FAU receives $1M USDA grant for Microbiome Innovation Center
The center will help address the challenges facing agriculture and the declining interest of the next generation in related careers.
Your money and the climate are up for debate in this year’s farm bill
Congress has a chance once every five years to transform conservation in agriculture. Will they take it?
Largest donation made to Florida Wildlife Corridor; Florida Republicans seek study of offshore wind turbines
Clearwater businessman Stu Sjouwerman, founder of the online security platform KnowBe4, donated $2.5 million to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
These four challenges will shape the next farm bill – and how the US eats
The next farm bill is projected to cost taxpayers $1.5 trillion over 10 years.
Climate change bringing early blooms, other changes in vegetation
A roundup of news items related to climate change and other environmental issues in Florida: If April showers bring May ...
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.
