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.
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The war on science is a war on the public
The Trump administration has scrubbed climate information from websites and sought to slash climate science funding.
Climate advocate: EPA closure harms Florida’s environment
President Donald Trump has moved to dismantle environmental justice offices nationwide.
After disasters, whites gain wealth, while people of color lose, research shows
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. ...
Environmental justice must be at forefront of addressing climate crisis
From flooded neighborhoods in Haiti to melting glaciers in Antarctica, the impact of global warming knows no boundaries.
Miami’s gentrification shows impact of climate injustice
An influx of wealthy residents is migrating to high inland areas like Little Haiti to evade rising sea levels.
The paradox of public health solutions that worsen climate change
The unanticipated environmental effects of inhalers underscore the contradictions of piecemeal climate solutions.
Floridians poised to benefit from EPA’s Solar for All program
Solar for All funding is an opportunity to bring a profound shift in the energy and economic landscape for Florida
Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
Endangered Species Act tested by Florida manatee deaths; Brightline train service could be model for US
As environmentalists sue Florida, the federal government is deciding whether to restore the manatee's status to 'endangered.'
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.
