Property insurance isn’t just a Florida problem anymore. Congress needs to help
One in 13 homeowners across the US is uninsured, according to a recent study by the Consumer Federation of America.
Month: May 2024
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are attracting growing concern thanks to technological advances that have made them easier to detect and analyze.
Climbers have turned Mount Everest into a high-altitude garbage dump, but sustainable solutions are within reach
The trash problem first became evident in the 1980s and 1990s, when climbing and trekking in the region began to ...
New office at FAU to support Florida’s role in ‘ocean economy’
The Office of Ocean Economy is tasked with connecting Florida’s ocean and coastal resources to economic development strategies.
Overcharged or uninsured: Florida homeowners need real insurance reform
Climate change brings more frequent and intense natural disasters, increasing costs and leading to increasing expectations of loss.
Renewable energy plan hides Jacksonville utility’s continued reliance on fossil fuels
If the plan is implemented as designed, JEA will remain fossil fuel dependent for at least the next 25 years.
Stony coral tissue loss disease is shifting the ecological balance of Caribbean reefs
Changes in the Caribbean's population of corals threaten marine biodiversity and coastal economies.
Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could transform the way we travel.
Florida can’t wish away climate change
The governor should veto HB 1645 because wishing away problems does not change reality
Renewable natural gas provides brighter, cleaner future
Florida, with its vast biogas potential, stands poised to harness the benefits of RNG.
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.
