Video: The impacts of climate change on sea turtles
FAU's Jeanette Wyneken has conducted pioneering research into the impacts of temperature shifts on sea turtle hatchlings.
Month: January 2024
From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising
Many coastal cities are facing a factor making them even more vulnerable to rising waters: land subsidence.
Septic tanks among water-quality concerns in Florida — but fix is costly, FAU panelists say
Panelists discussed water-quality issues as part of Florida Atlantic University’s public lecture series, Frontiers in Science
Florida climatologist, other experts highlight weather extremes of 2023 – and the consequences of climate change to come
State Climatologist David Zierden and other experts spoke at the 9th Annual Climate Communications Summit at UF.
Youth climate activists campaign at Florida Capitol; USF professor testifies in D.C. on ocean warming
More than 200 young activists held a press conference and rally as part of a campaign called Reclaim Florida’s Future ...
DeSantis called for ‘energy dominance’ during White House run. His plan still is relevant to Floridians, who face intensifying climate impacts
Record heat and more damaging hurricanes leave some Floridians feeling their governor is ignoring the perils of a warming planet.
Far-reaching energy bill would have disastrous implications for Florida
HB 1645/SB 1624 is an omnibus, which is a large bill composed of smaller bills on related topics including natural ...
Most retention ponds emit more greenhouse gases than they store, study finds; tire wear on EVs surprises Florida drivers
There are at least 76,000 stormwater retention ponds throughout Florida, encompassing nearly 250 square miles in combined size.
‘I would like to live in a Florida where I don’t have to ask what’s in the water’ — The director of VoteWater talks about environmental advocacy
A Q&A with Gil Smart, executive director of VoteWater and policy director for Friends of the Everglades.
Why must I pay when someone else’s Florida property insurance company fails? Why should you?
Our own insurance premiums are high enough without covering others’ mistakes. We need a better system.
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.
