The danger of Florida springs going extinct
With a million wells and millions of acres of people and farms, Florida’s springs are a shadow of their former...
Take steps to address flooding while reducing use of fossil fuelsÂ
Flooding in Northeast Florida shows the need to prepare for sea level rise as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Under both Trump and Biden-Harris, US oil and gas production surged to record highs, despite very different energy goals
Oil and gas production rose during each of the three most recent presidencies.
Climate is front and center in an election year
Current policies have done nothing to change the warming of the planet.
Florida in top 5 for electric school buses
Hundreds of electric school buses are expected to hit the streets over the next year in Florida.
New flood disclosure law will protect Florida homebuyersÂ
House Bill 1049 makes flood disclosure a requirement for all residential real estate purchases in Florida. Â
Florida must cut red tape to meet growing demand for EVs
State and municipal policies must align with the urgent need for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Coastal cities’ growing hurricane vulnerability is fed by both climate change and unbridled population growth
Several cities along the Gulf Coast have large socially vulnerable populations at high risk from hurricane damage.
Protecting and restoring Florida’s coral reefs is an environmental and economic necessityÂ
The economic protection provided by coral reefs is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of Florida’s coastal resilience.Â
Trauma-sensitive climate change education can develop truthful hope
Sharing stories of hope, climate action can guide students to imagine better futures while knowing the truth about 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.
