Report finds that as sea levels rise, underground saltwater surges inland in South Florida
Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater advances into freshwater aquifers, driven by rising sea levels and other factors.
Tag: drinking water
People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
Climate change, a development boom and overexploitation of groundwater are draining the Sunshine State.
Saltwater intrusion threatens Florida’s drinking water supply
Over-extraction of the aquifer and rising sea levels allow saltwater to encroach into Florida’s groundwater.
Pick your poison: Forever chemicals found in Florida’s drinking water
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, persist in the environment and have been linked to a variety of diseases.
It’s literally raining ‘forever chemicals’ in Miami
Exposure to PFAS, known as forever chemicals, has been linked to liver damage, fertility issues, cancer and other diseases.
Florida’s water crisis: Rising seas threaten the Sunshine State’s most precious resource
As ground zero for climate change impacts, Florida is vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and sea level rise.
Videos: Explaining climate-related concepts in about a minute
These 'bite-sized videos' provide short explanations of environmental terms that people regularly hear in the news.
Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US
The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that 70% of US dams will be more than 50 years old by ...
Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface
Global groundwater warming is a hidden but very significant consequence of climate change
The South’s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change – fixing it is also a struggle
Water crises can be caused by either too much or too little water, challenging infrastructure in unexpected ways.
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.
