Rising electricity demand could bring Three Mile Island and other prematurely shuttered nuclear plants back to life
Three Mile Island was the site in 1979 of a partial meltdown at the plant’s Unit 2 reactor.
Month: October 2024
Climate change is shaping how our elections are conductedÂ
When polling locations are destroyed, mailboxes are upended and communities are displaced, the right to vote is at risk.Â
Cleaning up, replacing beach sand becomes costly ritual
As storms increase, taxpayers will be asked to spend greater and greater amounts fighting the onslaughts.
Video: The Florida Wildlife Corridor — Climate Benefits and Conservation Challenges
The Invading Sea's online panel discussion on the Florida Wildlife Corridor was held as part of Florida Climate Week 2024.
The climate crisis is here. There’s no time for denial. What’s our plan?
Presented by VoLo Foundation, Florida Climate Week was held Oct. 7-13 and included more than 70 participating organizations.
I’m a Tampa Bay insurance agent. Here’s what hurricanes Helene and Milton taught me
Strong building codes and programs to elevate homes and add features like hurricane shutters will help create a resilient Florida.
Stronger hurricanes driven by climate change threaten infrastructure in Florida, experts say
The Union of Concerned Scientists projects that 252 critical buildings and services in Florida will face disruptive flooding by 2050.
The trees of Miami’s future
New research indicates that to keep Miami’s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option.
Vast taxpayer subsidies enable development on Florida’s fragile coasts
A more rational public policy would demand that people who build on a shoreline assume more responsibility for the risks.Â
Green buildings are a climate solution in need of financial supportÂ
As hurricanes become even more intense and powerful, Florida’s buildings must be more resilient and efficient.
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.
