Environmental Science and Policy

Environmental Science and Policy

Aquaculture uses far more wild fish than previously estimated, study finds

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/10/aquaculture-uses-far-more-wild-fish-than-previously-estimated-study-finds.html


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Study reveals limits of using land surface temperature to explain heat hazards in Miami-Dade County

The findings underscore the importance of further research to enhance our understanding of urban heat dynamics in subtropical and tropical regions, ensuring that heat mitigation efforts are informed by the most accurate data available.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/10/study-reveals-limits-of-using-land-surface-temperature-to-explain-heat-hazards-in-miami-dade-county.html


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Over two-million acres of floodplain development occurred in U.S. in last two decades, study finds

Roughly half of all residential floodplain development in U.S. was built in Florida

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/09/over-two-million-acres-of-floodplain-development-occurred-in-us-in-last-two-decades-study-finds.html




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The OCTOPUS Act: A push to protect Octopuses from the dangers of commercial farming

Rosenstiel School professor leads letter signed by one hundred international scholars in support of legislation to protect octopuses from being commercially farmed or imported into the US.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/08/the-octopus-act-a-push-to-protect-octopuses-from-the-dangers-of-commercial-farming.html


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Study uncovers the influence of the livestock industry on climate policy through university partnerships

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2024/02/study-uncovers-the-influence-of-the-livestock-industry-on-climate-policy-through-university-partnerships.html



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Understanding Climate Mobilities: New study examines perspectives from South Florida practitioners

As climate change continues to impact people across South Florida, the need for adaptive responses becomes increasingly important.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/12/understanding-climate-mobilities-new-study-examines-perspectives-from-south-florida-practitioners.html


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Scientist forges a new path in marine conservation

Rebecca Gruby, an expert in ocean conservation policy, was appointed an endowed chair at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and is set to lead its newest endeavor, the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/12/scientist-forges-a-new-path-in-marine-conservation.html


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Stormwater pump behind your home could make property more valuable

Adaptation infrastructure projects designed to combat sea level rise and other impacts of climate change are increasing the value of homes and condos in Miami-Dade County, a new study by two University of Miami researchers reveals.

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/10/stormwater-pump-behind-your-home-could-make-property-more-valuable.html


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$1.5 million NSF award addresses inequities in flood adaptation in South Florida

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2023/08/1.5-million-dollar-nsf-award-addresses-inequities-in-flood-adaptation-in-south-florida.html


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Study finds environmental injustice is key to decoding climate change debate

Findings can help local governments as they begin to respond to climate pressures and make journalism, policy advice, and climate communication more just and effective

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2022/07/study-finds-environmental-injustice-is-key-to-decoding-climate-change-debate.html


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Sharks may be closer to the city than you think, new study finds

Unlike big land predators, the ocean’s top predators don’t avoid urban areas

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2022/06/sharks-may-be-closer-to-the-city-than-you-think-new-study-finds.html


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85% of coral reef fish studied are overfished, new research shows

Study provides a blueprint to reduce overfishing and protect Florida’s valuable reef fish

http://news.miami.edu/rosenstiel/stories/2022/02/eighty-five-percent-of-coral-reef-fish-studied-are-overfished-new-research-shows.html


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