Record Florida ocean temperatures put coral reefs at risk; another home insurer leaving Florida
Average coral cover on most Florida Keys reefs has dropped to less than 3%, from between 30% to 50% before ...
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Lake Okeechobee’s toxic algae blooms threaten Florida; heat records falling around the globe this summer
Toxic algal blooms now regularly infest much of the lake's 730-square-mile surface during the summer.
Bald eagles rebounded after Hurricane Ian; research aims to protect farmworkers from heat
About 70% of the eagle pairs that lost nests rebuilt in the same season, according to EagleWatch data.
Hurricane season worsens food insecurity in Florida
In 2021, more than 2 million Floridians, including 1 in 7 children, were considered food insecure.
Partisan divide over climate change is narrowing in FloridaÂ
A record number of Florida Republicans agree that human actions are causing climate change.
Built-in resiliency is the best preparation for the unknowns of hurricane season
Sustainability and resiliency go a long way when it comes to strengthening our homes and protecting our communities.
By 2050 almost 650,000 US properties will flood — many are in Florida
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimate sea levels will rise 10–12 inches by 2050.
Solar power helps people maintain sense of normalcy during extreme weather events
Even if the grid is down, solar and batteries can keep insulin cold, older citizens comfortable and ventilators pumping.
Worsening risks of climate change expose the need for — and hard limits of — property insurance
The climate crisis is increasingly making many places too risky to insure at reasonable rates.
How are hurricanes connected to climate change?
Hurricanes are intensifying faster, reaching further inland and costing billions in damage as the climate warms.
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.
