Florida’s fires are not just natural disasters – they’re climate warnings
Wildfires have scorched more than 57,000 acres of Florida land this year alone.
NOAA’s workforce cuts could cost lives in Florida
We can thank NOAA and the National Weather Service for protecting our communities as weather events worsen.
As Floridians face soaring insurance premiums, it’s time for a fiscally responsible approach on climate
Increasingly destructive storms are putting our communities and economy at increasing risk of harm.
Climate extremes don’t just keep us inside — they threaten everything from Florida’s crop yields to grocery prices
Scientists link extreme cold and snow like seen recently in Florida to a disruption to the polar vortex caused by...
Smart Seawall Technologies creates wave-absorbing technology to combat rising sea levels
The Fort Lauderdale-based startup uses an interlocking modular system, meaning additional walls can be added as levels rise.
Blue Frontier’s air-conditioning technology uses global warming as its solution to cut electricity use
The Boca Raton-based startup has developed a way to make air conditioning more sustainable for the environment.
A new plant-based solution may be the next step in preventing beach erosion
Shorelock is biopolymer that enhances the interaction of sand particles with water to resist erosion, provide a more stable coastline.
New FIU study to determine how rising waters affect foundations of South Florida’s coastal buildings
The study will create a network of monitoring wells to determine the impact of saltwater on the foundations of these...
Parking lots put Florida cities at risk for increased heat, flooding
The Parking Reform Network listed Melbourne, Orlando and Fort Myers among the cities with the most downtown parking.
Carbon Limit CEO Tim Sperry on using CO2-absorbing concrete to combat climate change: ‘You’re turning the problem into the solution’
Carbon Limit is a Boca Raton-based climate technology startup that developed a way to limit carbon emissions.
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.
