Jails and prisons often fail to protect incarcerated people during natural disasters
When Hurricane Milton hit, jails in Manatee and Pinellas counties were under mandatory evacuation orders but weren't evacuated.
Tag: health
Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
We mapped temperature variations at the neighborhood scale to show where they are highest and who is most affected.
Extreme heat poses life-threatening risks to athletes
A new report focuses on heat risks at the 2024 Summer Olympics as climate changes continues to cause record temperatures.
Climate change is linked to worsening brain diseases – new study
With extreme heat related and humidity, our brain struggles to regulate our temperature and begins to malfunction.
UF med students: Microplastics are a microscopic menace to Florida and coastal residents
The ocean is a major reservoir for microplastic contamination, putting coastal cities like Jacksonville at increased risk.
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: Aging global population, rising temperatures mean millions at risk
Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and the crisis is worsening.
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are attracting growing concern thanks to technological advances that have made them easier to detect and analyze.
Farm Bill could take food from Florida’s poor and money from conservationÂ
Preserving conservation programs will help Florida farmers adopt sustainable practices and protect our soil and waterways.Â
Loss of whales means a hotter, more dangerous planet Â
Whales are under threat — along with the important climate-regulating services they provide.
Too often left unsaid: the connection between climate change and health
FIU recently convened experts in the nation's capital to discuss how climate change is impacting human health.
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.
