Climate change is a pollution problem, and countries know how to deal with pollution threats – think DDT and acid rain
History provides lessons in overcoming seemingly insurmountable hazards.
Tag: air pollution
Link between environment and well-being is key to driving change
The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all impact community health.
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.
Hispanic heritage, elections and climate action
Eight out of 10 U.S. Hispanics consider combating global climate change to be an important concern, according to polling.
The environmental problems with legalizing recreational marijuana
Legalizing marijuana would strain resources, cause pollution, contribute to carbon emissions and exacerbate climate change.
PortMiami is strong; Its network shows climate vulnerabilities
University of Miami researchers looked at how the Port of Miami fared on the climate resilience scale within its maritime ...
Large retailers don’t have smokestacks, but they generate a lot of pollution − and states are starting to regulate it
Retail companies have largely escaped the kinds of environmental regulations that affect other sectors such as manufacturing.
E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
Over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
The hidden risks that hover over Florida
Power plants burning natural gas release numerous pollutants that endanger the health of Floridians.
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.
