Environment

Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Florida's first statewide resilience officer to address climate change but soon after, that person left for a job in the Trump administration. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL --…

An octocoral (Metallogorgia sp.) and a commensal brittle star (Ophiocreas sp.) photographed at about 6,000 feet deep during a 2017 NOAA research cruise along the northern West Florida Escarpment in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo: noaa.gov. …

Ford is establishing Bronco Wild Fund, fulfilling its promise to help off-road enthusiasts enjoy the wilderness responsibly through preservation, education and access programs funded by a portion of the proceeds from every Bronco sold.…

U.S. Rep. for Florida's 26th Congressional District Debbie Mucarsel-Powell April 2019. Photo credit: C-SPAN. Miami Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez during a Press Conference at Florida International University. June 19, 2020. Miami, Florida, USA.…

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study examined every storm from 1980 to 2018 and found that the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, along with changes in other human pollution, has changed how often they form…

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The doors have now opened to a virtual island getaway where you can take in breathtaking underwater views, explore futuristic aquariums, and enjoy five-star accommodations and endless entertainment—all from the…

Donald J. Trump and first lady Melania landed at Lawson Army Airfield March 8 in Air Force One before flying in Marine One to Lee County, Alabama, where March 3 storms and tornadoes killed 23 people and caused major damage.  U.S. Army…

According to a new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR), the mission-driven consumer research, testing, and advocacy organization, there’s a danger lurking in the water we drink. It’s called PFAS, for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.…

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) speaking about the importance of a Green New Deal at a town hall organized by the Sunrise Movement. Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2019: Photo credit: Rachael Warriner / Shutterstock.com, licensed. …

Belchatow is the EU’s biggest coal plant. It burned 32 million tons of lignite, the dirtiest form of coal, last year. ClientEarth initiated this legal action in September 2019. It is a completely innovative use of Poland’s civil code,…

President Donald Trump waves as he walks with First Lady Melania Trump and their son Barron to board Marine One on their way to Florida. Washington, DC - November 26, 2019. Photo credit: Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com, licensed. …

PwC commits to decarbonise its operations and supply chain, which includes reshaping how it serves clients, sustained reductions in travel and the increased use of zero carbon energy. PwC will embed the implications of climate change and…

FEMA is encouraging people in at-risk areas for Hurricane Sally impacts to download the FEMA app to receive emergency and access preparedness tools to keep families safe. We will continue to work with our state, tribal and local partners…

The Trump administration announcement to expand a ban on oil drilling off Florida's coast was met with praise and surprise by oil-drilling opponents, considering the administration's previous efforts to expand drilling. Photo credit…

Total investment in the U.S. offshore wind industry is predicted to be $166 billion by 2035. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. NEW YORK -- Accelerating the development of offshore wind power would bring a significant economic boost to…

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Photo: Twitter Screenshot. A Red Cross official said…

The Public Service Commission's "make ready" program could help add 50,000 vehicle charging stations in New York. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. NEW YORK, NY - In a push to meet ambitious clean-energy goals, New York is giving a…

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - According to the National Hurricane Center, the government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Northwestern Bahamas. So far a Hurricane Warning is in effect for Northwestern Bahamas including…

Project CAT is conserving nearly six million acres of tiger habitat in three countries. Photo credit: Discovery, Inc. 2018. NEW YORK -- Today is International Tiger Day, and conservation groups are highlighting efforts to preserve tiger…

Coastal-restoration jobs could help Florida communities hit hard by losses in the fishing and tourism industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Conservation groups are looking at the…

Some 92% of New York voters support making parks, open space and natural areas more accessible. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. NEW YORK -- Seven in 10 New York voters believe that recovering from the economic impact of the COVID…

Two children look upon their destroyed school yard in Yemen. File Photo, credit ShutterStock.com, licensed. GUTTENBERG, NJ – Any kind of war or armed conflict is a miserable thing as it kills numbers of innocent civilians. Conflict…

Mitigating flood risk is just one aspect of a bold new plan in Congress to tackle climate change. Flooded streets of a residential neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as seen on the morning after Hurricane Irma comes through the…

The Gulf's seagrass meadows help to stabilize the sea floor, filter pollution and serve as a nursery for fish species. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill creating…

Federal funding for coastal resilience could help restore the oyster reefs that once protected New York shoreline. In New York Harbor, the Billion Oyster Project is working with students to restore oyster reefs that are…

New York's existing transmission system can't move enough renewable energy from where it's made to where it is needed most. Photo credit Shutterstock licensed. ALBANY, N.Y. -- In 10 years, New York will be getting 70% of its electric…

Living shorelines refer to a broad range of shoreline stabilization techniques that use vegetation, shellfish or other natural resources to stabilize estuarine coasts, bays and tributaries. Photo credit: Jennifer McPeak, National Wildlife…

A single acre of wetland can store up to 1.5 million gallons of floodwater. he toll from natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires has been growing every year, but a new report says nature itself may be the best…

More than 100,000 people visit the Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, NY, every year. Photo credit: ARK NEYMAN / Shutterstock.com, licensed. ALBANY, N.Y. -- From the Statue of Liberty to Niagara Falls there are more than 30…

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) at Florida International University (FIU) and Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invite families across the nation, especially those in hurricane-prone…