Everglades mangroves worth billions in fight against climate change

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When it comes to storing carbon, scientists have put a price tag on the value of mangroves in Everglades National Park and it’s in the billions. Based on a scientific cost estimate, the stored carbon is worth between $2 billion and $3.4 billion, the researchers found. It is a relatively small price when considering the […]

Singularity University Opens Global Impact Competition in Miami Seeking Innovative Ideas to Address Sea Level Rise

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Knight Foundation invests $70,000 to help entrepreneurs engage in local problem-solving and build global connections Singularity University today launched its Global Impact Competition (GIC) in Miami calling on innovators to answer the question: How would you solve South Florida’s sea level rise challenge and improve the lives of a million people in three to five […]

Jan. 15: Effects of Everglades Restoration on Sea Level Rise Resilience in Urban Miami

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Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM “Effects of Everglades Restoration on Sea Level Rise Resilience in Urban Miami” moderated by Evelyn Gaiser, PhD, Professor of Biology, FIU Dr. Evelyn Gaiser is a professor of Biological Sciences and Interim Executive Director of the […]