This article originally appeared on FAMU-FSU College of Engineering 

This article originally appeared on EurekAlert!

Florida is one of several states in the Southeast where wind energy is virtually nonexistent, which is one reason wind farms have not been an economically viable energy source in the region. But a new study from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering shows how upcoming technological advances could make wind energy a hot commodity in the Sunshine State.

This article originally appeared on WTXL News

WAKULLA, Fla. (WTXL) — In rural communities, librarians do more than just help check out books.

When disasters happen they too are out on the front lines.

New research at Florida State University is looking at how public libraries like the Wakulla Public Library is helping with emergency management in rural counties during natural disasters.

This article originally appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat

We are all shocked by the tragic consequences of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, from older people sitting waist-deep in water in Houston to the air-conditioning failure that killed residents in a Florida nursing home.

Today the question is, how can we protect older adults from such adverse effects? 

This article originally appeared in the Orlando Sentinel

We know tropical storms and hurricanes are coming. While heading into the weeks of high risk and preparation for the worst, we need to take steps to include older adults in community and organizational plans. With pro-active planning, we can make sure no senior is left without assistance.

This article originally appeared on Earth Times

Greenhouse gasses from landfill sites could be treated with biofilters to reduce their impact on climate according to new American research.

As organic matter rots it releases methane. In older landfill sites this gas is released as a small trickle that it is not currently viable to trap and use for biofuel so goes up into the atmosphere, where methane is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect.

This article originally appeared on Waste 360

Florida State University (FSU) has recruited 15 solid waste operations from varied regions for a study to analyze municipal solid waste management systems under COVID-19 conditions, with plans to create best practices should there be another pandemic.

This article originally appeared on Waste Today

Final covers play a vital role in the closing chapter of a landfill’s life. Daily and interim covers, on the other hand, are minor characters in the plot, and their importance can go overlooked. However, both serve essential functions in landfill management as they work to keep waste under wraps and quell emissions.

This article originally appeared in The Conversation US

This story originally appeared on The Conversation US: How rural areas like Florida’s Panhandle Can Become More Hurricane-Ready

When Hurricane Michael roared onto northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast in October 2018, its 160 mile-per-hour winds made it the strongest storm ever to hit the region. It was only the fourth Category 5 storm on record to make landfall in the United States.