Replacing gas vehicles with electric cars could prevent new cases of childhood asthma
Our research found that for every 1,000 new gas-powered vehicles sold, there was one new case of childhood asthma.
Tag: air pollution
Closures of EPA’s regional environmental justice offices will hurt rural America
Former EPA employees warn that rural and underserved communities across the US will be left with fewer protections.
Beyond the burn: Harvesting dead wood to reduce wildfires
Effective wildfire management reduces risks, lowers carbon emissions and enhances carbon storage to combat global warming.
Trump administration can tackle climate change by going after China
China is by far the world’s largest polluter, accounting for more than 30% of global carbon emissions.
Climate advocate: EPA closure harms Florida’s environment
President Donald Trump has moved to dismantle environmental justice offices nationwide.
Electric school buses are a smart move for our students and communities
We can reduce harmful emissions by transitioning to electric buses, leading to cleaner air and healthier communities.
The case for electric school buses
Electric school buses represent a movement toward sustainability, innovation and responsibility for future generations.
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.
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.
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.
