2023’s extreme storms, heat and wildfires broke records – a scientist explains how global warming fuels climate disasters
Globally, 2023 was the warmest year on record, and it wreaked havoc around the world.
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Environmental cleanup programs need … well, to be cleaned up
Florida has one of the highest numbers of open leaking underground storage tank sites in the US.
Brightline ridership on the rise in Florida; storm washed away Pinellas County beach restoration work
Holiday ridership is increasing as travelers explore the rail service as an alternative to being in a car or on ...
Florida’s coasts face opposite rainfall extremes; lawmakers discuss diversifying energy used in state
Florida's southeast coast has received sometimes-record rainfall while much of the Gulf of Mexico coast faces a drought.
The insurance industry stands to gain from supporting Florida’s climate resilienceÂ
By helping Florida communities navigate intensifying climate-related risks, the insurance industry could also help itself.
Smart, climate-resilient infrastructure can save lives and taxpayer money
In an era of increasingly erratic climate patterns, infrastructure designed and constructed to withstand these fluctuations is essential.
Acapulco was built to withstand earthquakes, but not Hurricane Otis’ destructive winds – how building codes failed this resort city
The shortcomings of basing codes on 'probabilistic-based' maps calculated from past wind speeds have also been seen in Florida
Audio: FAU’s Colin Polsky discusses Florida Climate Resilience Survey on KCBS Radio
Polsky talked about such issues as how extreme weather and rising sea levels affect Floridians' views on climate change.
Rising sea levels reducing habitat for Key deer; reports show Fort Lauderdale response to historic storm
The shrinking habitat is raising major ethical and logistical questions about the Endangered Species Act.
FAU survey finds Floridians believe in climate change and want government action
The latest edition of the Florida Climate Resilience Survey found that 90% of respondents believe climate change is happening
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.
