Writer shows how Floridians can leverage satire into political power
Craig Pittman's latest book, “Welcome to Florida," chronicles the absurdity of the state's politics and culture.
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.
How to communicate with small-town voters on climate change
Listening, asking questions and showing empathy are all ways to discuss climate change with small-town residents.
‘Many people fear for the future’ — A St. Petersburg councilmember discusses the city’s efforts to address climate change
A Q&A with Richie Floyd, who was elected to represent District 8 on the St. Petersburg City Council in 2021.
A Q&A with the co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief: ‘There’s a lot of loss and trauma that comes with disasters. But that’s not the end of the story’
Jimmy Dunson is an author, poet and co-founder of Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, based in the Tampa Bay area.
Community gardens reflect a vibrant political tradition long dismissed by both parties
Establishing a community garden requires planning and negotiations, which are missing from our broken political system.
Quiet places are increasingly hard to find in Florida
My summer project was to pinpoint some of the quiet moments in nature.
Noise pollution is more than just annoying — it can harm humans and wildlife alike
One survey of South Florida residents in urban neighborhoods found lawn and garden equipment the top noise complaint.
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.
