More property insurance companies scaling back in Florida; DeSantis signs bill on sea-level studies
Over the past 18 months in Florida, 16 property insurance companies have decided to stop writing new business to new ...
Month: June 2023
The Sunshine State: Florida leads the Southeast in solar power capacity, according to new report
Florida is projected to have nearly as much solar capacity by 2026 as the entire Southeast region had last year.
How are hurricanes connected to climate change?
Hurricanes are intensifying faster, reaching further inland and costing billions in damage as the climate warms.
Now brewing: coffee research in Florida
For the past year, scientists have grown about 150 coffee plants in a greenhouse on UF’s Gainesville campus.
Firefly populations are declining; scientists stunned by increase in ocean heat
The spike in temperatures has some questioning whether human-caused heating has propelled the climate past a tipping point.
Nitrogen fertilizer releases greenhouse gases throughout its life cycle
From the factory to the field, fertilizer is a significant source of heat-trapping gases. Can the industry lessen its footprint?
Floridians shouldn’t have to choose between insuring their home or having solar panels
Adding solar panels and a battery to store the excess electricity that is generated can be a smart investment to ...
Scientists work to save Florida’s manatees; Tampa Bay trees reduce impacts of climate change
Researchers are nurturing injured and sick manatees back to health while working to curb seagrass decline and protect natural springs.
Species on the move: how climate change is remaking ecosystems
Climate change is causing rapid and often hard to predict impacts on species dynamics and distribution.
Why is the summer off to such an extreme start?
Blame climate change, El Niño and a dose of bad luck.
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.
