Environmental Science and Policy
Ecosystem disrupted following the disappearance of Great white sharks, new study finds
Known for their powerful ability to launch out of the water in pursuit of prey, the loss of Great white sharks from False Bay in South Africa has scientists and conservationists concerned about the rippling effects on the ecosystem.
New study sheds light on risks from residential heat and energy burdens in Miami
Many residents in Miami-Dade County and across the country face the dual challenge of dangerously hot homes and unaffordable cooling costs, which together drive-up intensifying risks to household health and well-being.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
