A bipartisan blueprint for resilient Florida communities
The NCARS Act offers a comprehensive plan to fortify communities against rising threats from natural disasters.
Month: January 2024
UF report finds evidence lacking on effectiveness of fertilizer bans; scientists seek to breed âsupercoralâ resistant to climate stress
A state-commissioned report by UF/IFAS suggests a potentially years-long study is needed to evaluate fertilizer bans.
With the world swimming in plastic, some suggest an answer: Ban the toxic two
Some experts say two types of plastic are so toxic they shouldnât even be on the market: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ...
Tropical species are moving further from the equator as seas get warmer
Tropicalization is a global trend, fueled by climate change-induced increases in sea temperatures and marine heatwaves.
Plasticsâ impact on our coastal environment may be more destructive than you think
A report found 90% of loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings found in Florida waters have swallowed plastic already in their early ...
Manatee deaths declined last year in Florida; NASA spacecraft will study climate change, ocean health
Preliminary data shows that about 520 manatees died in 2023, a significant decrease from previous years,
With the Restoration Blueprint, we can create more resilient coral reefs â together
We must pursue bold action on climate change to protect our oceans in the next few decades.
Florida can be a leader in use of clean and renewable energy sources
Compressed natural gas and renewable natural gas are two alternative energy sources that offer environmental sustainability.
Miami-Dade seeking new ways to deal with sargassum seaweed; study finds most East Coast counties are sinking
Turning sargassum into plant food is one of six proposals that Miami-Dade County is considering.
Florida, we need to talk about sea rise and property values
Frequently flooded locations could see resident flight as early as 2028 in Miami-Dade County.
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.
