Politicians must wake up to the economic realities of disasters like Hurricane Helene
It’s time to accept science, govern by economic reason and embrace responsible governance.
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The OCTOPUS Act: a push to protect octopuses from the dangers of commercial farming
A Miami professor co-authored a letter in support of legislation to protect octopuses from being commercially farmed.
Public transit, our bulwark against the climate crisis
With bold investments in transit, we can rapidly cut emissions — and make life better for all of us.
Campaign for a cleaner, healthier, safer America Â
Policies that protect our commons from waste and overuse can also serve growth and the free market.
Florida at a climate crossroads: Can the PROVE IT Act offer a solution?Â
The PROVE IT Act is an innovative piece of legislation that could help Florida industries emerge as leaders in carbon ...
Endangered right whales can be saved by reducing vessel speeds
Vessel strikes have caused at least 36 deaths and 85 serious injuries of North Atlantic right whales since 2017, according to NOAA.
Florida lawmakers seek to change policy that has delayed beach nourishment work; ocean heat could mean another record year
The US Army Corps of Engineers has long pumped sand onto Pinellas County beaches, but a change in policy has ...
Federal disaster relief fund nearly depleted as Hurricane Idalia hits; King Tide raises hurricane’s flood threat
The federal Disaster Relief Fund is set to run out of money this fall if Congress can’t come to an ...
Loud and clear climate message delivered to members of CongressÂ
23 Floridians joined hundreds of grassroots volunteers from every state to push for bold climate policy.
Your money and the climate are up for debate in this year’s farm bill
Congress has a chance once every five years to transform conservation in agriculture. Will they take it?
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.
