New agroforestry project paying farmers to expand ‘climate-smart’ acres
The project is part of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program to fight climate change while supporting landowners.
Month: March 2024
Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
The demand for cocoa has resulted in mass deforestation and significant carbon emissions.
The Great Barrier Reef’s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers – the corals now have almost no reprieve
This latest, still-unfolding event was entirely predictable, as ocean temperatures continue to rise due to global heating.
Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike
Climate change layered on top of existing issues exacerbate community vulnerability to dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Florida’s wetlands: safeguarding a blue treasure
By partnering and pooling our resources to rebuild resilient freshwater ecosystems, we are investing in combating climate change.
Climate change is threatening Florida condo owners. The state should help
Flooding, hurricanes and soaring insurance premiums are among the problems that threaten to make life in paradise miserable.
Study explores the resilience of coral reef sponge populations after hurricanes
The study found the populations may benefit from increased frequency and magnitude of hurricanes to maintain genetic diversity.
Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail is a climate resiliency project
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Jacksonville a $147 million grant to push the Emerald Trail forward.
Ensure Florida’s utilities invest in clean energy | Letters
As energy providers move toward renewable energy, it’s imperative we prevent utilities from loading costs onto ratepayers.
A treasure hunt for underground hydrogen is on
Geologic hydrogen could sidestep obstacles in producing hydrogen with current technologies, which takes a lot of energy.
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.
