After Helene and Milton, an urgent need for legislative action on condos
Floridaā€™s housing crisis, exacerbated by the hurricanes, demands legislative intervention.
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New FIU study to determine how rising waters affect foundations of South Floridaā€™s coastal buildings Ā
The study will create a network of monitoring wells to determine the impact of saltwater on the foundations of these ...
Climate change is threatening Florida condo owners. The state should help
Flooding, hurricanes and soaring insurance premiums are among the problems that threaten to make life in paradise miserable.
VA medical centers vulnerable to climate threats; Florida Senate passes bill easing demolition of coastal buildings
A recent report found Florida VA clinics and hospitals may be at risk from extreme weather events related to climate ...
FIU to study threat of sea-level rise to coastal buildings; UF Student Senate passes ‘Green New Deal’ resolution
The $9 million federal grant will fund wells along the coast that could show how sea rise is changing the ...
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at theĀ coast
When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
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 Universityā€™s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
