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View article: Heat Hurts: The influence of heat stress on subjective wellbeing of urban residents and farmworkers in Florida, USA
Heat Hurts: The influence of heat stress on subjective wellbeing of urban residents and farmworkers in Florida, USA Open
View article: Energy-Aware 6G Network Design: A Survey
Energy-Aware 6G Network Design: A Survey Open
6th Generation (6G) mobile networks are envisioned to support several new capabilities and data-centric applications for unprecedented number of users, potentially raising significant energy efficiency and sustainability concerns. This bri…
View article: Tight lines: Algal bloom, anglers perception, and economic impact of recreational fishing – The case of lake Okeechobee, Florida
Tight lines: Algal bloom, anglers perception, and economic impact of recreational fishing – The case of lake Okeechobee, Florida Open
Recreational fisheries are increasingly vulnerable to environmental degradation. Understanding the dynamics of nature-based recreation and the attendant tourism economy requires an integrative modeling framework that captures the interplay…
View article: Renewable Energy Policies in the USA: A Comparative Study of Selected States
Renewable Energy Policies in the USA: A Comparative Study of Selected States Open
Policies concerning renewable energy transition are the primary responsibilities of individual states in the United States. This article aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of state-level renewable energy policies, focusing on ident…
View article: Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix
Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix Open
View article: Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix
Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix Open
View article: Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix
Climate-Responsive Energy Planning: Optimizing Florida's Future Electricity Mix Open
View article: Economic value of dung removal by dung beetles in US sub-tropical pastures
Economic value of dung removal by dung beetles in US sub-tropical pastures Open
In livestock management systems, the rapid removal of cattle dung by dung beetles plays an essential role in returning areas of pasture to grazing which normally would be lost because of dung contamination. Thus, dung removal is an ecosyst…
View article: The Application of Cyanobacteria as a Biofertilizer for Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Production with a Focus on Environmental and Ecological Sustainability
The Application of Cyanobacteria as a Biofertilizer for Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Production with a Focus on Environmental and Ecological Sustainability Open
Cyanobacteria, an important addition to biofertilizers, are gaining popularity for their multifaceted benefits in sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration. However, harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater, predominantly caused b…
View article: Temperature sensitive electricity demand and policy implications for energy transition: a case study of Florida, USA
Temperature sensitive electricity demand and policy implications for energy transition: a case study of Florida, USA Open
The demand for electricity is soaring, propelled not only by population and GDP growth but also the pressing effects of climate change. This study seeks to address the uncertainties surrounding future electricity demand by projecting month…
View article: Living with water: Evolving adaptation preferences under increasing sea-level rise in Miami-Dade County, FL, USA
Living with water: Evolving adaptation preferences under increasing sea-level rise in Miami-Dade County, FL, USA Open
Great uncertainty exists about household responses to intensifying sea-level rise and related flooding, especially about when residents may consider relocation. Understanding how preferences for in-situ adaptation versus climate mobility e…
View article: Risk-based benefit-cost analysis of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with considerations of co-benefits, equity, and sustainability
Risk-based benefit-cost analysis of ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with considerations of co-benefits, equity, and sustainability Open
Ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) measures are gaining attention as creative solutions to reduce community vulnerability against risks while providing multiple co-benefits. We evaluate an Eco-DRR, an afforestation effort, B…
View article: An Ecosystem Service Approach to Assessing Agro-Ecosystems in Urban Landscapes
An Ecosystem Service Approach to Assessing Agro-Ecosystems in Urban Landscapes Open
Creating sustainable urban landscapes in light of growing population pressures requires interdisciplinary multi-functional solutions. Alternative agro-ecosystems described as food forests, permaculture gardens, and/or edible landscapes amo…
View article: Valuing Dung Removal by Dung Beetles in Sub-Tropical Livestock Pastures: Quantifying the Million-Dollar Question
Valuing Dung Removal by Dung Beetles in Sub-Tropical Livestock Pastures: Quantifying the Million-Dollar Question Open
View article: Evaluation of Regional Climate Models (RCMs) Using Precipitation and Temperature-Based Climatic Indices: A Case Study of Florida, USA
Evaluation of Regional Climate Models (RCMs) Using Precipitation and Temperature-Based Climatic Indices: A Case Study of Florida, USA Open
The overarching objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of nine precipitation-based and twelve temperature-based climatic indices derived from four regional climate models (CRCM5-UQUAM, CanRCM4, RCA4 and HIRHAM5) driven by …
View article: A System for Resilience Learning: Developing a Community-Driven, Multi-Sector Research Approach for Greater Preparedness and Resilience to Long-Term Climate Stressors and Extreme Events in the Miami Metropolitan Region
A System for Resilience Learning: Developing a Community-Driven, Multi-Sector Research Approach for Greater Preparedness and Resilience to Long-Term Climate Stressors and Extreme Events in the Miami Metropolitan Region Open
There is a growing need for integrated approaches that align community priorities with strategies that build resilience to climate hazards, societal shocks, and economic crises to ensure more equitable and sustainable outcomes. We anticipa…
View article: Multi-Criteria Hydro-Economic Decision Tool for Rejuvenating Community Irrigation Tanks in Rural India
Multi-Criteria Hydro-Economic Decision Tool for Rejuvenating Community Irrigation Tanks in Rural India Open
Rising water scarcity in agriculture has been a major concern worldwide. As resource managers seek to address this issue, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has become a widely accepted sustainability paradigm. The purpose of thi…
View article: Technology, Policy, and Market Adaptation Mechanisms for Sustainable Fresh Produce Industry: The Case of Tomato Production in Florida, USA
Technology, Policy, and Market Adaptation Mechanisms for Sustainable Fresh Produce Industry: The Case of Tomato Production in Florida, USA Open
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop in Florida, a state located in the south-eastern region of the United States. The state is the second largest producer of tomatoes in the country and contributes to almost 90%…
View article: Impact of risk perception on household willingness-to-pay to restock the threatened staghorn coral
Impact of risk perception on household willingness-to-pay to restock the threatened staghorn coral Open
View article: Evaluating the economics of biomass energy production in the Watts Bar region
Evaluating the economics of biomass energy production in the Watts Bar region Open
While the commercial potential of biofuel technology is becoming more feasible, it is not clear whether the supply of biomass feedstock will be available in competitive markets. In order to exploit the potential of biomass crops as a relia…
View article: A Game-Theoretic Model of Crop Flood Indemnity in South Florida
A Game-Theoretic Model of Crop Flood Indemnity in South Florida Open
View article: Sustainable path of extraction of groundwater for irrigation and Whither Jevons paradox in hard rock areas of India
Sustainable path of extraction of groundwater for irrigation and Whither Jevons paradox in hard rock areas of India Open
More than 65 percent of the geographical area in India comprise the hard rock areas where the recharge of groundwater is meagre (5 to 10% of the rainfall), while the extraction for irrigation has exceeded the recharge in several areas, lea…