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New research shows Florida's Everglades is pulling more carbon from the air than ever before, with mangroves leading the charge. Scientists now have a detailed roadmap for making the wetlands an even stronger climate solution.
A tattooed microbiologist studying wetland soil in the Everglades is going viral for showing that scientists don't have to look a certain way. His research on floc could reveal how human activity has changed one of Florida's most important ecosystems.
The controversial Florida detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" has shut down after less than a year, and officials are now working to turn the land into protected wetlands. What started as a flashpoint may become a win for one of America's most precious ecosystems.
A massive swamp that developers nearly destroyed in the 1950s has been brought back to life after 20 years of careful restoration work. Picayune Strand in Florida is now 90% restored, bringing endangered species back home.
Detainees have been safely relocated from the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" tent facility in Florida's Everglades as hurricane season begins. The move prioritizes human safety while addressing concerns raised by environmental groups and tribal communities.
Florida International University just landed over $11 million in federal funding to advance robotics research and save one of America's most important ecosystems. A research robot now bears the name of the congresswoman who made it happen.
A controversial detention center in the Florida Everglades has shut down after a year of aggressive legal challenges from environmental groups who proved the facility violated federal environmental laws. The win shows how enforcing bedrock environmental protections can stop hastily built projects that threaten fragile ecosystems.
Researchers in the Everglades are turning invasive Burmese pythons into tracking devices, using males to lead them straight to breeding females. The clever strategy has grown from 8 tagged snakes in 2023 to 25 scout pythons in 2026.
Tom Rahill removed 96 invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades in just 10 days, winning Florida's 2026 Python Challenge and $10,000. His organization takes military veterans with PTSD on python hunts to support conservation and healing.
One of America's most stunning wetlands could soon join iconic sites like the Grand Canyon on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia is being recognized for its exceptional natural beauty and ecological importance.
A young osprey trapped in fishing line high above Marco Island got a second chance thanks to utility workers who brought a bucket truck to the rescue. After weeks of care, the bird is flying free again.
Over 1,000 people will gather in Orlando next week for hands-on workshops teaching real climate solutions anyone can use. Now in its eighth year, Climate Correction brings together scientists, educators, and everyday citizens ready to make a difference.
A major attempt to weaken America's bedrock conservation law just hit the brakes, thanks partly to Republicans who stood up for sea turtles and tourism. The canceled vote shows environmental protection can unite lawmakers across party lines when local ecosystems and economies are at stake.
Florida plans to shut down the federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" by early June, moving 1,400 detainees to facilities with better conditions. Advocates who criticized the remote location and 24-hour lighting are celebrating the closure as a win for humane treatment.
Scientists just mapped an invisible world beneath our feet and discovered fungal networks stretching 62 quadrillion miles in the top six inches of soil alone. This "wood wide web" connects plants and fungi in a partnership that could transform how we protect ecosystems.
A new federal initiative aims to balance environmental protection with outdoor access and economic growth over the next two and a half centuries. The Make America Beautiful Again commission unveiled its long-term strategy this week.
America's "best idea" celebrates 110 years of protecting 85 million acres of natural wonder. From Yellowstone's earliest days to today's 433 protected sites, the Park Service has grown into one of the nation's most beloved institutions.
Once down to just 20 survivors in the 1990s, Florida's state animal has made a remarkable comeback through groundbreaking conservation efforts. Today, about 200 panthers prowl the wilderness of South Florida, proving that determined scientists can bring a species back from the brink.
Researchers have created the first global map revealing 110 quadrillion kilometers of underground fungal networks that help plants thrive and fight climate change. The discovery shows these hidden allies store carbon equivalent to five times all living humans combined.
Georgia's massive Okefenokee Swamp just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, joining iconic sites like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. The 403,000-acre wetland is now recognized as one of Earth's most important natural treasures.
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