Ashley Miznazi - Miami Herald
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For the past 14 months, the Department of Defense has been working with three international teams of scientists, including from the University of Miami, to build a hybrid reef made of concrete and coral.
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Poop is an inevitable byproduct of the cattle industry and, like cow burps and farts, it emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas that scientists point to as a major driver of climate change. But an innovative process helps reduce the climate impact of by capturing and cleaning methane locked in those cowpies and sending it to a natural gas pipeline.
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Though an obscure little creature, the crayfish is also a potentially important indicator of climate change threats.
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“Outside of an hour and a half before sunset, nobody wants to sit there for more than five or 10 minutes even though we have this invaluable view of the ocean.”
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“It’s amazing how a few degrees makes such a huge difference.”
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So far, 2023 has already been Miami’s hottest year on record, with the city breaking 15 daily peak temperature records — seven since June 1 alone.