The demand for renewable energy is becoming increasingly apparent, but a significant challenge lies in the limited availability of land. To limit environmental impacts associated with new development in previously undisturbed lands, this study investigates the potential to convert abandoned mines in Florida and Pennsylvania into solar farms, aligning with federal and state-level clean energy […]
Four GeoGators received awards at the 2023 Florida Society of Geographers annual meeting! Briana Tomko 1st Place Masters poster presenter Gavriella Hecht 1st Place Ph.D. paper presenter Erin Mariotti 2nd Place Masters paper presenter Caroline Huguenin Honorable Mention Ph.D. paper presenter Congratulations Bri, Gavi, Erin, and Caroline!
She/Her erin.mariotti@ufl.edu Focus Areas: Earth System Science Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict Sustainability & Global Environmental Change Country of Origin: United States Degree Program: PhD Entered Program: Fall 2024 Expected Graduation: Spring 2029 Thesis Topic: Hazard Resilience, Renewable Energy, and Urban Planning for Energy Security Research Statement: This study examines the intersection of climate hazards, energy […]