New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
University of Florida scientists have recreated the first stage of the coral skeleton creation process in a sea anemone.
Month: March 2024
Florida is getting hotter, but legislators voted against local heat protectionsÂ
HB 433 would prohibit local governments from enacting heat exposure requirements for employers and contractors.
Rising tides, rising leaders: unleashing the power of South Florida’s youth
The Broward Youth Climate Summit provides a platform for young leaders to spearhead change and cultivate a sense of hope.
The climate debate: FIU convened a diverse group of leading experts to discuss paths forward
One of the goals of FIU’s Environment Forum is to bring diverging viewpoints into dialogue in respectful conversations.
E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
Over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
Invest in innovation to reverse damage done to coral reefs, build coastal resilience
Corals play a crucial role in supporting marine biodiversity and protect coastal communities from erosion and storm surges.
UCF researchers lead $1.5M project to improve efficiency of solar cells
The project is one of 19 selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to fulfill President Biden’s Investing in America ...
Pollution could intensify global water scarcity, study shows
Scientists found that more than 3,000 river basins globally are at risk of water scarcity by 2050 in one future ...
Climate change and boat strikes are killing right whales. Stronger speed limits could save them
Nearly a century after we almost hunted them to extinction, fewer than 360 right whales remain.
As climate change threatens tea industry, solutions that build resilience benefit environment
Climate change threatens to reduce tea yields and hammer millions of small farmers who derive their livelihood from the crop.
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.
