Why some Florida residents couldn’t use their solar panels after Hurricane Irma
Millions of Florida residents lost power after Hurricane Irma raged through the state. But some homeowners with...
Garbage from Hurricane Irma will now help power Florida
Hurricane Irma left a mess of destruction in its wake. But in Florida, some of that trash will be put to good use...
Floridians rescue Manatees stranded on shores drained by Irma
Of all the destructive impacts of a hurricane, with its life-threatening storm surges and massive flooding, the...
Hurricane Jose strengthens to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4
Hot on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma is yet another natural disaster, Hurricane Jose. The “extremely...
Category 5 Hurricane Irma is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever
Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm, and could be one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes...
Florida power company scraps nuclear project, will pursue solar power instead
A controversial nuclear project won't be moving forward in Florida. Power company Duke Energy Florida filed a proposed...
Brooks + Scarpa completes forest-like kinetic sculpture ringed with rain gardens
Public art should do more than decorate. Brooks + Scarpa targeted a triple bottom line with their design of the...
16-year-old inspires U.S. city to pass law requiring solar panels on all new homes
More United States cities are taking strong measures to move the clean energy economy forward. This week, South...
Giant sinkhole opens up in front of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
One of President Donald Trump's claims on the campaign trail was that he'd "drain the swamp" if elected. Whether...
Manatees taken off the endangered species list – but that may not be good
Manatees are found in Florida yet beloved around the world for their plodding, languid behavior and slightly dopey...
Self-sustaining island eco-lodge in Florida has its own desalination system
For those looking to get away from the chaos of modern life, a stunning luxury eco-lodge is currently on the market....
Zika is no longer an international public health emergency, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday that Zika virus is no longer a global public health emergency....
Solar-powered Miami Science Barge teaches kids about sustainability
The Miami Science Barge's aim is to educate children and the public on the environment and innovation "to build...
Cubicco’s hurricane-proof modular homes break into Miami’s construction scene
A standard model Cubicco home is far and above what one might expect from a prefabricated house. Stylish and modern...
President Obama proclaims state of emergency due to Hurricane Matthew
President Obama announced a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew's arrival in Florida. His declaration...
Hurricane Matthew causes largest mandatory US evacuation since Sandy
As Hurricane Matthew continues building strength and heading north toward Florida’s east coast, residents of...
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti as a Category 4 hurricane en route to Cuba
Late season hurricanes can be just as forceful as mid-summer storms, and Hurricane Matthew is no exception. The...
Sinkhole releases over 200 million gallons of toxic waste into Florida’s drinking water
A sinkhole in Florida caused around 980 million liters, or about 258 million gallons, of contaminated water from...
Zika found in US mosquitoes for the first time
For the first time in the continental United States, researchers have confirmed positive tests for Zika virus in...
Hurricane Hermine downgraded to tropical storm after wreaking havoc in Florida
Hurricane Hermine made landfall shortly after 1:30 a.m. local time in northwest Florida, and has continued on its...
BIG completes LEED Gold-seeking luxury condos in Miami
Located on South Bayshore Drive, the 98-unit Grove at Grand Bay condominium overlooks views of Biscayne Bay to...
FDA approves genetically modified mosquitos to fight Zika
With confirmation that Zika-carrying mosquitos have finally spread to the US, the US Food and Drug Administration...
CDC issues historic Zika virus warning for northern Miami
Fourteen cases of Zika virus have been reported in the Miami area, leading Center for Disease Control (CDC) officials...
Walmart introduces line of “ugly” fruit to combat food waste
The largest grocer in America recognizes that beauty is only skin deep when it comes to “ugly” fruits and vegetables....
Florida declares state of emergency due to gigantic algae bloom
Last week, counties in southern Florida declared a state of emergency after being overtaken by a thick layer of...
Researchers confirm deadly African crocodiles are now living in Florida swamps
Southern Florida’s warm climate and marshy terrain are a perfect habitat for all sorts of crazy and dangerous...
Fleet Farming transforms suburban lawns into sustainable gardens
Front lawns are all too common across the United States, yet they produce a huge amount of pollution through absorbing...
A brewery in Florida is saving sea turtles with an edible six-pack ring
We’ve all seen those heartbreaking images of marine animals strangled in the plastic rings that hold together...
The Florida Keys reef has ‘pretty much gone to hell,’ says scientist
Marine scientists have been keeping a close eye on the health of coral reefs in the Florida Keys, where acidic...
Florida could grapple with daily floods way sooner than expected
The Union of Concerned Scientists released a report revealing how climate change could strike Florida much sooner...
