Trees may be new measure of privilege in Miami-Dade. It’s easy to spot the have-nots
As climate change alters Miami-Dade, trees have become a mechanism to protect residents from record heat.
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Florida must prioritize climate resilience
As Florida braces for the next storm season, the imperative for decisive action has never been clearer.
As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’
Sponge cities use innovative designs to reduce and slow runoff, while letting certain places flood safely during extreme weather.
Houston’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Global warming leads to increasing precipitation and more intense downpours, and increased flood potential.
Smart Seawall Technologies creates wave-absorbing technology to combat rising sea levels
The Fort Lauderdale-based startup uses an interlocking modular system, meaning additional walls can be added as levels rise.
Climate solutions for urban areas
Participants in the Climate Resilience Academy offered ideas about how cities are responding to climate change.
Sea-level rise and extreme heat among Jacksonville’s climate challenges
Recent projections being used by the federal government have sea level rising by 10 to 12 inches by 2050 around ...
The fierce urgency of now: South Florida’s leadership in climate innovation
The ClimateReady Tech Hub is positioned to help South Florida lead the nation in climate readiness and innovation.
Panama delays promised relocation of island community impacted by rising sea levels
The tiny Caribbean island of Gardi Sugdub is experiencing sea-level rise due to climate change.
What do Florida’s climate challenges mean for the nation’s most expensive home?
Naples and its soaring real estate market are on a collision course with climate change.
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.
