In South Florida, a slow-moving climate crisis is kindling alarm as saltwater intrusion threatens the Biscayne Aquifer, the primary source of the region’s freshwater supply.
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South Florida elementary’s hands-on lessons turns students into eco-heroes
A Hialeah elementary school is going above and beyond to protect the environment. “It is important to take care of our planet, because if we
Sustainable chocolate: A Valentine’s Day gift for the planet
MIAMI – If you’ve stepped into any supermarket in the past few weeks, you’ve likely passed by red and pink greeting cards, heart-shaped balloons and
Mayor Levine Cava scraps plans to build new Miami-Dade incinerator, memo reveals
MIAMI — After nearly two years of debate and protest, the building of a new Miami-Dade County waste-to-energy incinerator will not happen, according to an
Florida House bill proposes prevention of developing golf courses, pickleball courts and lodges on state parks
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE — A House Republican on Thursday filed a proposal that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses,
Concerns rise in Surfside over condo construction, sinking buildings
Town of Surfside to meet on sinking-buildings study Town of Surfside to meet on sinking-buildings study 03:03 SURFSIDE – Residents in Surfside are raising concerns
Wounded veterans interact with dolphins in Florida Keys
MARATHON – Interacting with bottlenose dolphins in the Florida Keys provided physical and emotional therapy Sunday for a group of wounded U.S. military veterans. The activity
Gov. DeSantis wants control of federal money for Everglades projects
TALLAHASSEE – As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to
A race is on to save the Florida Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
Florida International University professor John Kominoski, right, and research specialist Rafael Travieso adjust automatic water sampling equipment in Shark River Slough in Florida’s Everglades National
Just how fast is Miami sinking into the Atlantic Ocean?
How fast is Miami sinking into the ocean? How fast is Miami sinking into the ocean? 00:48 MIAMI – A new study from the University