Extreme heat in Florida Keys threatens ecosystem; unprecedented storm damage upending insurance industry
With high temperatures predicted until October, scientists worry about harm to the largest coral barrier reef in the continental US
Disease and climate ravaging Florida’s orange crop; rescued corals aid in reef recovery
Extreme weather fueled by climate change and a bacterial disease have devastated orange producers in the Sunshine State.
Record-hot Gulf temperatures affect hurricanes, wildlife; Miami-Dade Schools buy 20 electric school buses
Hurricane season predictions were increased to include more storms due to record ocean temperatures counterbalancing El Niño.
Extreme heat challenging schools across Florida; offbeat heat-related illnesses sending people to ERs
Schools are experiencing AC malfunctions, encouraging parents to send their children to class with water bottles.
EVs causing decline in Florida’s gas tax revenue; energy use surging due to extreme heat
Gasoline taxes play a key role in funding transportation projects in Florida.
Toll of extreme heat is hard to tally; climate change expanding range of breadfruit tree
Experts say there is a large gap between official numbers and the likely impact of high temperatures.
Florida agency fights plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions; NOAA increases predictions to ‘above-normal’ hurricane season
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is urging the EPA to drop proposed power-plant rules.
University of Miami scientists to monitor conditions in Gulf Stream; dolphins adapting to loss of seagrass
One potential consequence of a weakening Florida Current could be higher sea levels, more sunny-day flooding in Miami.
Mold-related health problems followed Hurricane Ian; spawning in lab provides hope for corals
Hospital visits increased from neighborhoods affected by Ian, including patients sickened with symptoms associated with mold.
Tyndall Air Force Base being rebuilt to withstand climate threats; Florida schools get OK for climate-denial videos
A $5 billion effort is underway to rebuild the base to withstand rising seas, stronger storms and other threats.
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.
