Florida rural land at risk from sea rise and sprawl, report finds; hurricane ‘cone of uncertainty’ set for update
Florida could lose nearly a fifth of its rural lands in 50 years if growth continues at its current pace.
Month: February 2024
UCF Rosen College study reveals economic impact of Floridaā€™s red tide on tourism
The studied estimated the loss to tourism-related businesses due to the 2018 Florida red tide bloom at about $2.7 billion
Climate change poses risks to Disney’s guests ā€” and the company’s bottom line
Last summer, Disney World paramedics received 441 calls from guests experiencing heat-related medical issues.
Florida lawmakers consider re-upping home repair incentive program; bill advances allowing killing of bears in self-defense
The My Safe Florida Home program incentivizes homeowners to make property repairs that better withstand extreme weather.
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 Universityā€™s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
