Never mind politics and partisanship: Climate action is an economic imperative for us all
Taking action to mitigate climate change has tangible and direct implications to both individuals and businesses alike.
Month: December 2023
Brightline moving forward with Orlando-to-Tampa route despite no federal funding; Big Bend continues recovery from Hurricane Idalia
Brightline reports making strides toward an Orlando-to-Tampa route after completing a project connecting Miami and Orlando.
Green macroalga has replaced seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon
Seagrasses are keystone species within estuaries and provide many important ecosystem services.
Florida needs to cool its prisons as part of effort to modernize its penal system
Three-quarters of inmate housing units in Florida don’t have air conditioning, according to the state Department of Corrections secretary.
GOP can win young voters by turning the tide on climate and environmental issues
The Republican Party ought to champion the conservative solutions that will safeguard our environment and economy.
Report finds coral reefs face climate tipping point; Florida DEP proposes punishing resort for mangrove destruction
According to the report, coral reefs provide $9.9 trillion of economic value each year.
Real or artificial? A forestry scientist explains how to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of
There are advantages and disadvantages to both cut trees and artificial trees.
Time is running out: Floridians must have a real conversation on climate change
Renewables like wind and solar need to be a larger percentage of utilities’ energy generating portfolio
Florida’s coasts face opposite rainfall extremes; lawmakers discuss diversifying energy used in state
Florida's southeast coast has received sometimes-record rainfall while much of the Gulf of Mexico coast faces a drought.
Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
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.
