Even after losing seat, former congressman has kept fighting for climate-change solutions
Former congressman Bob Inglis founded republicEn.org, which promotes market-oriented solutions to tackle climate change.
Tag: flooding
Here’s why sea walls alone won’t save Florida from climate change
It is high time to set an upper limit on sea-level rise in order to protect the viability of Florida’s ...
Resilient Cedar Key releases interactive flood risk tool; Florida lawmakers poised to block fertilizer restrictions
The interactive maps show flood risks for sea level rise as well as storm or tide events.
Airports lack climate plans; new construction standards may worsen flooding for surrounding homes
Southwest Florida’s largest airports do not have climate change action plans to map out how they are reducing their carbon ...
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepare
Studies show that as global temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from destructive flooding.
Scientists identify parasite killing sea urchins; Fort Lauderdale flood victims await help
The parasite has been known to infect fish, but scientists had never seen such a lethal infection in urchins.
Radioactive roads? Legislature considers flooding our streets with cancer-causing chemicals
Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that clears the way for the use of phosphogypsum in road construction.
South Florida’s airports, seaports face climate risks; Biden administration announces $562M for climate resilience
Airlines, seaport managers and others have have already committed to spend millions of dollars to protect against storm surge, king ...
Feeding Florida in a changing climate
Farmers, food researchers are planning for more severe storms, higher temperatures.
Attorney General Moody defends the fossil-fuel industry, not Florida
Moody has collaborated with other Republican state attorneys general to block efforts to curb carbon pollution.
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.
