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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.
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.
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.
Researchers just created the first global map of an underground fungal network that stretches 68 quadrillion miles and connects the roots of most plants on Earth. The surprise discovery: wild grasslands, not rainforests, hold 40% of this hidden life.
Scientists discovered fungal networks beneath Earth's surface stretch 68 quadrillion miles and store up to six times more carbon than all humans combined. These hidden ecosystems, especially dense under grasslands, are keeping massive amounts of carbon out of our atmosphere.
Scientists just created the first global map of Earth's vast underground fungal networks, revealing thread-like filaments stretching almost one billion times the distance from Earth to the Sun. These hidden helpers make grasslands carbon storage champions and could revolutionize sustainable farming.
A sweeping bill to weaken the Endangered Species Act was abruptly canceled this week after Republican lawmakers from tourism-heavy coastal districts pushed back. Over 275 organizations rallied against the legislation, and concerns about protecting sea turtles and Florida's $30 billion ecotourism economy helped stop the vote.
Scientists just mapped the entire underground fungal network covering our planet, and it's so massive that if stretched out, it would span nearly 12,000 light years into space. These hidden helpers weigh four to six times more than all humans combined and quietly keep 70 percent of Earth's plants alive.
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