Climate change making king tide flooding more common; federal plan could require millions to buy flood insurance
King tides have been supercharged by sea-level rise in recent decades, which has pushed the tides further inland.
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New poll shows Floridians arenāt ducking climate change reality
A study by FAUās Center for Environmental Studies found that 90% of Floridians say climate change is happening right now.
Four Gulf of Mexico tracts designated for wind power development; Duke Energy plans to build green hydrogen system in Volusia County
The Biden administration's announcement follows the first Gulf sale of wind development leases earlier this year.
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.
Addressing the climate crisis: How to save Florida from an insurance catastrophe
Floridaās insurance market has been dramatically destabilized as a result of climate change impacts that drive up insurance costs
Video: What is a storm surge?
This bite-sized video explains what causes a storm surge to happen and the destruction that can result.
āNothingās predictableā: Extreme weather is ruining farmersā crops, and their finances
Natural disasters hit farmers with a $22 billion bill last year. Only half of that was covered by insurance.
āAdaptation and mitigation go togetherā ā A Stetson professor talks about addressing rising sea levelsĀ
A Q&A with Jason Evans, associate professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson University.
Ron DeSantis could have been Florida’s Teddy RooseveltĀ
As the climate crisis intensifies, Floridians can only hope their leader will refocus his attention on pressing environmental issues.
What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at theĀ coast
When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
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 Universityās Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
