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Miami Takes Center Stage as Ground Zero for Climate…

UM Provost Thomas J. LeBlanc looked out at the gathering of scientists, researchers, students, and government officials and told them the issues of climate change and sustainability “are first and foremost on everyone’s mind” at the University of Miami. So it was appropriate that on Friday, November 13, 2015, the University’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) co-hosted a conference on climate change with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—the international Geneva-based organization created by the United Nations to educate the world about climate change and its impact. Read more “Miami Takes Center Stage as Ground Zero for Climate Change” →

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Scientists Meet With Governor on Climate Change Denial

Florida Governor Rick Scott has been repeatedly quoted as saying “I’m not a scientist” when asked whether he believes in man-made climate change. So,10 Florida scientists sent the Governor a letter referring to the “impact of human-induced global warming.” They mentioned a recent government report that found “unambiguous” evidence that human activities—like the burning of fossil fuels—are the cause. Read more “Scientists Meet With Governor on Climate Change Denial” →

Grants

Grant Awarded to Multiple Institutions for Drought and Flood…

Each year, the National Hurricane Center estimates that tropical storm-related flood damage costs literally billions of dollars. In 2011, it was estimated at $8,410,469,500. In 2005, the year of Hurricane Katrina, that number was $51,173,065,465. So, to have a tool that can help forecast the potential for flooding rise means better preparation and reduced damage and costs. Read more “Grant Awarded to Multiple Institutions for Drought and Flood Prediction” →

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Miami Takes Center Stage as Ground Zero for Climate…

Scientists Meet With Governor on Climate Change Denial

Grant Awarded to Multiple Institutions for Drought and Flood…