ENERGY TRANSITIONS: How a utility's crocodile plan clashed with climate
A Florida utility used the canals tied to cooling its nuclear reactors to help save the endangered American crocodile. But the company is now facing backlash and lawsuits as climate change makes those same canals a regional threat.
Coral Gables looks at corralling use of herbicide RoundUp
Written by Catherine Lackner on July 9, 2019 Coral Gables is considering banning RoundUp, a Glyphosate-based herbicide, though that move would conflict with state law. Commissioner Pat Keon invited Kelly Cox, program director from Miami Waterkeeper, to address the city commission Tuesday about the effects of herbicides and fertilizers on urban landscapes.
Miami Waterkeeper Reports a Healthy Biscayne Bay is Worth $3.3 Billion | Miami Beach Times
By Theresa Pinto M.S., Contributing Reporter MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - Last month Miami Waterkeeper released their latest study, 'Restoring Biscayne Bay and the Economic Value of Rehydrating Coastal Wetlands', which valued the ecosystem services of a rehydrated Biscayne Bay at over $3.3 billion.
Seth Browarnik Is Redefining Swim Week
Swim Week is the time of year in Miami where swimwear lovers and designers gather to see the latest trends and designs. Some might say that there is no need for this type of event any more or that it is boring.
Army Corps Biologist To Plead Guilty To Lying
A former lead biologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who managed the controversial dredging of PortMiami will plead guilty to lying, her attorney told a Miami federal judge on Tuesday. Terri Jordan-Sellers was charged in May with lying to investigators with the U.S.
Democratic presidential hopefuls prepare to take the stage in Miami this week for the first debate of the race
Florida's significance in the 2020 presidential election will become apparent again this week as Democrats come to town, Miami to be specific. A week after President Donald Trump held a rally in Orlando to officially launch his reelection campaign, 20 of his Democratic challengers are preparing to face-off in the first Democratic debate of the race.
'What Is Your Actual Plan?' Miami Debates Give Democrats an Opening on Climate Change
MIAMI - New water pumps and tidal valves worth millions of dollars are needed to keep the streets from flooding even on sunny days. Septic tanks compromised by rising groundwater leak unfiltered waste that threatens the water supply. Developers are often buying out residents of established communities, hoping to acquire buildable property on higher ground.
Sea Level Rise in Miami-Dade Could Cost $3.2 Billion by 2040
A new report from the Center for Climate Integrity confirms what most of us already know - the seas are rising, and Miami is pretty much screwed. But the study puts the impact of climate change into stark, almost apocalyptic terms: If Miami-Dade were to construct a basic seawall defense system to protect itself, the county would need to spend a whopping $3.2 billion for 267 miles of coastal barriers.
Miami Beach Residents Demand Solution for Stinky, Bacteria-Filled Seaweed
As the planet heats up, the water surrounding Miami Beach is becoming warmer. And as temperatures rise, the Atlantic Ocean has turned into the perfect breeding ground for sargassum seaweed, a type of floating algae that's now invaded coastlines in South Florida and the Caribbean.
Locals take future in their own hands at Climate Action event during Miami Climate Month
June 26 event takes place at historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is hosting Climate Action: Inform and Empower on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. Climate Action a community discussion with hands-on activities designed to inform and empower locals around climate ac...
