Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers
A pilot’s initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane marked the beginning of the era of today’s legendary hurricane ...
Tag: extreme weather
Debby showed how climate change is reshaping our understanding of storm severity
Old assumptions about the intensity and damage potential of hurricanes and tropical storms no longer hold water.
Protect Florida’s children from mosquito-borne diseases
Climate change, with higher temperatures and increased rainfall, is making Miami a more suitable habitat for mosquitoes.
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
The impact of summer heat on physical and mental health
Altered weather patterns and extreme temperatures can take a heavy toll on our mental and emotional well-being.
Stop politicizing climate change
It is astounding to watch Florida lawmakers turn climate change into a political football and downplay its seriousness.
Ready for a wild hurricane season? Renewable microgrids are
When hurricanes cause power outages, microgrids keep critical services running at hospitals, universities, homes and businesses.
Scientists call for conservation of Amazon’s unseen water cycle
The AAA pathway is a giant, multi-directional water cycle that connects the Andes, Amazon and Atlantic Ocean.
‘Bluelining’ leaves climate-vulnerable communities without home insurance
Insurers are pulling out of areas prone to climate risk — even as they insure the fossil fuel companies contributing ...
Climate resilience is a matter of national security
By prioritizing resilience, Florida can safeguard the military readiness capabilities its bases provide the country.
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.
