New law prepares Floridians for rising sea levels
Once signed into law, House Bill 111 will require all publicly funded infrastructure projects to consider sea-level rise.
Month: May 2023
Florida tops list for climate risks; study finds $30 billion cost to plug old Gulf oil wells
Florida's exposure to hurricanes make it "uniquely susceptible" to physical risk, according to the study, followed by wildfires and floods.
Climate change forces a rethinking of mammoth Everglades restoration plan
Even as the $21 billion effort unfolds, officials realize that its water infrastructure cannot contend with rising seas, violent storms ...
Climate policy can help Florida’s insurance policiesÂ
As Americans flock to the coasts, we concentrate insurance risk in areas vulnerable to sea-level rise, flooding and super storms.
International students learn about how South Florida is managing environmental challengesÂ
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education students have been invited to write about environmental issues in their homes countries for ...
Florida’s marine parks help save endangered species
Marine parks provide people with the opportunity to experience the wonders of the ocean, facilitate critical conservation work.
Flood insurance costs soaring in Florida; study shows Cape Coral’s vulnerability to climate change
Flood insurance rates are doubling, even tripling for thousands of homeowners.
Broad climate change concern in Florida linked with recent extreme weather
Recent FAU survey reveals bipartisan support for climate infrastructure improvements.
March 2023 Florida Climate Resilience Survey
Climate Change Consensus Endures in Florida Seventh Wave of FAU's Florida Climate Resilience Poll Tracks Evolution of Florida Public Opinion ...
Climate change threatens insects — and us
Researchers warn we risk losing a sustainable future if we don’t take action to conserve insects and address climate change.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
