Uncovering new insights about native palms
A University of Miami student hopes to glean new knowledge about the rare and endangered Miami palmetto.
Month: July 2024
How cleaning up shipping cut pollution — and warmed the planet
When the maritime sector slashed sulfur emissions, it became an accidental experiment in geoengineering.
Keep plastic pellets from creating a long-term problemÂ
Nurdles, or plastic pellets, are tiny beads of raw plastic used to make all kinds of things, from grocery bags ...
America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
In South Florida, we’re investing in a ClimateReady future
Federal funding was recently awarded to ClimateReady Tech Hub, which works to commercialize and deploy climate technology.
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
Developing biodegradable alternatives to single-use plastics – A Q&A with the co-founder of StrawFishÂ
Kyle Lansing is co-founder of StrawFish, which is developing biodegradable alternatives to straws and other single-use plastics.
Climate change profoundly affects our birdsÂ
Audubon reports that two-thirds of America's bird species are at risk of extinction because of climate change.
Skyrocketing insurance rates require redoubled Florida effort
Premiums continue to soar amid climate projections that call for ever-more-powerful hurricanes to come our way.
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.
