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urbanization shifts seasonal cues

Hot town, springtime in the city: Urbanization delays spring plant growth in warm regions

Nov 12, 2019

A new study shows that urbanization shifts seasonal cues in nuanced ways.

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Meet the Florida Agencies Who Help Manage Our Environment 

Oct 23, 2019

Managing our environment in a way that is harmonious with the state’s more than 21 million people can be challenging.

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King Tide Leads to 40-day Flood as Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Climate Change

Oct 22, 2019

Florida is often referred to as ground zero for sea level rise.  As king tides lead to higher-than-average flooding in Southeast Florida, state and local lawmakers are taking notice.  

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UCF Researchers to Study Community Resilience to Rapid Urbanization, Natural Disasters

Oct 9, 2019

The researchers want to know whether a suite of community-scale food, water and energy sectors can be effective in terms of resilience and sustainability.

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Choices made now are critical for the future of our ocean and cryosphere

Sep 25, 2019

New IPCC report says urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions limits the scale of ocean and cryosphere changes.

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What Florida Can Learn from the Amazon Fires 

Sep 24, 2019

 The Amazon rainforest can teach us important lessons about the future of our environment, statewide and globally.

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Climate Change in Florida: Slow-Moving Hurricanes, Salty Spiders and Fish in the Streets

Sep 23, 2019

Inundated by the scientific consensus, youth around the globe make their voices heard to demand climate action.  

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Ice Sheets Play Active Role in Earth’s Carbon Cycle, FSU Researchers Say

Sep 13, 2019

With this new information, researchers can improve the accuracy of carbon cycle and climate change models. 

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TESI’s Tips and Tricks for Planet-Friendly Hurricane Prep

Aug 30, 2019

How can you minimize waste while making sure you are ready for a hurricane? Follow these tips and tricks as you prep for Dorian.

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone

The Gulf Dead Zone: Smaller Measurement Doesn’t Hide Big Problem

Aug 19, 2019

The Gulf dead zone did not reach its record-setting prediction this year, but scientists say the measurement may not paint the full picture of the problem.

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