Tag: Climate Change

New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms

by Lourdes Mederos
July 24, 2024

Ninety percent of Florida’s agricultural operations are small farms with gross sales under $250,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In South Florida, small farmers benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Climate Change, Extension, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Plant Pathology, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, USDA, Xiaoying Li

Resilient Cedar Key team presents flooding adaptation plan

by Haley Cox
July 22, 2024

Local officials discuss adaptation actions As the rate of sea-level rise continues to accelerate along the Gulf Coast and other areas of the United States, the City of Cedar Key is making strides to address current and future flooding concerns. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Adaptation, Cedar Key, Climate Change, Coastal Systems, Flooding, Flooding Vulnerability Assessment, Florida Sea Grant, Resilience, Sea Level Rise

Another Look at Climate Change; Part 4 – What Can Be Done?

by Rick O'Connor
July 8, 2024

In this series we have found that in the 1970s and 1980s climate scientists developed models that could predict the effects of a warming planet on society. We saw that society, at that time, had little faith in the accuracy of those ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate Change

Another Look at Climate Change – Part 3 What Are Some Possible Effects of a Warmer Atmosphere?

by Rick O'Connor
July 3, 2024

As I mentioned in Part 1, I taught environmental science in the 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century. Reviewing the textbook used for that course I provide information below that was taught at the time. The purpose of this series ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate Change

The International Society of Arboriculture Turns 100!

by Donna Corbelli Castro
July 2, 2024

ISA is born. In 1924 members of the Connecticut Tree Protective Association convened a meeting that would plant the seed for an organization that revolutionized the tree care industry. It was this gathering that became the first of 100 annual ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Management, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Arboriculture, Arborist Certification, Climate Change, ISA, ISA Certification, ISA Turns 100, Newsletter, Trees, Urban Horticulture

Sustainable Fourth of July

by Kate Albertus
June 27, 2024

Celebrate America with a Sustainable Fourth of July Cookouts, fireworks, and red solo cups are often the first things you think of when the Fourth of July comes around. America’s birthday is a much-anticipated holiday that can be very ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Work & Life
Tags: America, Climate Change, Compost, Fourth Of July, Holiday, Pgm_Sustain, Recycle, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Another Look at Climate Change – Part 2 How Might the Earth’s Temperature and Climate Change in the Future?

by Rick O'Connor
June 25, 2024

As I mentioned in Part 1, I taught Environmental Science in the 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century. The information provided below was taught at that time. The purpose of this series on Another Look at Climate Change is to see ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Climate Change, Florida Sea Grant

Another Look at Climate Change – Part 1 Introduction

by Rick O'Connor
June 20, 2024

Many from the “baby boomer” generation, which includes me, can probably tell you weather patterns have changed since we were kids. Growing up in Pensacola I remember the pattern of a typical summer day. It would be sunny in the morning, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Tags: Climate Change

World Environment Day: June 5

by Kate Albertus
June 4, 2024

World Environment Day 2024: Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience World Environment Day 2024 is celebrated on June 5, marking the 51st anniversary of this global holiday. This year’s theme is “land restoration, desertification ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Climate, Climate Change, Conservation, Deforestation, Degradation, Drought, Environment, Pgm_Sustain, Restoration, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, World

Weekly “What is it?”: Chocolate

by Carrie Stevenson
May 16, 2024

I have always had a sweet tooth. While some folks prefer their sweetness in fruit or fruity candy, my go-to has always been chocolate. So, you can imagine my delight upon learning our national meeting for Extension natural resource agents ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Natural Resources, Recreation
Tags: Climate Change, Ecotourism, Edibles, Habitat Conservation, Weekly What Is It

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