FWC delays new guidelines for protecting beach-nesting birds; schools unprepared for climate disasters
FWC proposed delaying the guidelines in light of last yearâs severe storm season, which changed Floridaâs coastline substantially.
Month: October 2023
Climate change emerges as major driver of amphibian declines, new research finds
The findings, published this week in Nature, indicate nearly 41% of amphibian species are threatened with extinction.
Harnessing hurricane season: a call for a new environmental movement in Florida
The American Conservation Coalition is dedicated to finding practical, market-based approaches to protect Florida's natural beauty.
Study finds dolphins and whales in U.S. waters threatened by climate change; Fort Lauderdale unveils plan to protect city from flooding
NOAA researchers found more than 70% of the American marine mammal species they studied are vulnerable to threats.
As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warmingâs intensifying impact becomes more clear
Scientists expect about a 7% increase in precipitation intensity during extreme storms for every 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit of warming.
How does climate change threaten your neighborhood? A new map has the details
The fine-grained analysis maps out environmental risks alongside factors that make it harder for people to deal with hazards.
Climate change is a fiscal disaster for local governments â our study shows how itâs testing communities in Florida
Climate disasters and sea-level rise harm local governments by increasing costs and undercutting their property tax bases.
Suing for a livable planet
Young people are filing lawsuits for climate damage â and some are even winning.
Coral researchers report âmass mortalityâ in Florida Reef; archaeology group fights to preserve historic sites from rising seas
Researchers have called this summerâs record ocean temperatures the worst coral bleaching event in Floridaâs history,
âYou can go from a Category 1 to a Category 4 rather quicklyâ â A geosciences professor discusses how climate change affects hurricanes and other hazardsÂ
A Q&A with Jennifer Collins, a professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida.
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 Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
