Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene
Humanity’s fire practices have become so vast, especially in recent centuries, that we are creating the fire equivalent of an ...
Month: February 2025
Temperatures on the rise in NFL cities, including Super Bowl location
The three Florida cities with NFL teams – Jacksonville, Miami and Tampa – have all faced increasing heat.
More, bigger crevasses open up in Greenland ice sheet, threatening increased sea level rise
Increased crevassing could lead to a feedback loop that accelerates ice loss and ultimately raises sea levels.
Climate change and sewage: a dangerous combination for coastal communities
Storm surge and sea level rise damage sanitation systems and threaten ecosystems and human health.
Suffocating seas: Low oxygen levels emerging as third major threat to coral reefs
The effects of low oxygen on corals are not always obvious and juvenile corals may be especially vulnerable.
Healthy shark populations are crucial for healthy oceans
Decades of research led by Florida International University's Mike Heithaus reveals the role sharks play in our oceans.
Can stories change the world? Florida authors share their perspectives on climate fiction
The writers spoke at a Feb. 1 panel discussion at the Sunshine State Book Festival in Gainesville.
Everglades conference panel highlights how Florida’s economy is tied to clean water
The panel discussion was held as part of the 40th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference in Miami.
A powerful new tool in the fight against wildfires, extreme events
A new grant aims to provide communities with weather and climate projections to help manage disasters.
The Green Party of Florida: a small party with big dreams
Party leaders want to 'create a parallel economy' to help Floridians survive the long-term ramifications of climate change.
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.
