Florida should lean into solutions that ensure access to affordable, reliable insurance
Enhancing resiliency and encouraging smart development will continue to chase away the storm clouds of insurance woes.
Month: September 2024
Hispanic heritage, elections and climate action
Eight out of 10 U.S. Hispanics consider combating global climate change to be an important concern, according to polling.
Hope for North America’s most endangered bird
After near extinction a few years ago, the release of the 1,000th captive-raised Florida grasshopper sparrow has rekindled optimism.
Workers need protection from record-breaking heat
As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade and other basic protections
How discovering two new terms sparked a memoir
The destructive processes of climate change and dementia, and the unique griefs they provoke, have much in common.
Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows
Most Americans now believe climate change is real, but many feel too exhausted, defeated or powerless to do anything about ...
It’s not easy being a green anole
The South’s iconic green lizard, threatened by an encroaching cousin, symbolizes hope in an age of environmental crisis.
Waste-to-energy facilities are environmentally responsible, compatible with nearby communities
WTE facilities are stringently regulated under science-based standards demonstrated to protect human health.
Incinerators pose significant risks, regardless of technological advancements
Miami-Dade should invest in waste reduction and eliminate the need for an incinerator near Miramar or elsewhere.
10 tough climate questions for the presidential debate
Climate and energy get little acknowledgement in most debates, but there are plenty of questions for both Trump and Harris.
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.
