Coastal cities have a hidden vulnerability to storm surge and tidal flooding â entirely caused by humans
Dredging projects have more than doubled the depths of shipping channels, which can lead to larger high tides and storm ...
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Studying the surge
UCF Associate Professor Thomas Wahl is using machine learning to analyze flood-prone areas to better protect these regions.
Take steps to address flooding while reducing use of fossil fuelsÂ
Flooding in Northeast Florida shows the need to prepare for sea level rise as well as cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Project 2025 would reverse progress on climate changeÂ
Project 2025 would shut down climate research, encourage more fossil fuel extraction and repeal the Inflation Reduction Act.
In the South, sea level rise accelerates at some of the most extreme rates on Earth
The surge is amplifying impacts such as hurricane storm surges and nuisance flooding and testing mitigation measures.
Jacksonville should build the cleanest stadium ever
When it comes to designing sports stadiums these days, sustainability is routinely being built in.
Florida is hot â and itâs getting hotterÂ
Oppressive days wonât necessarily be much hotter, but there will be many more of them.
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 ...
Jacksonville’s Emerald Trail is a climate resiliency projectÂ
Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Jacksonville a $147 million grant to push the Emerald Trail forward.
Monroe County seeks to delay state from relaxing development rules; Jacksonville aims to ensure new housing can withstand climate risks
The Florida Department of Commerce wants to amend restrictive growth rules put in place for the Keys in the 1980s.
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 Universityâs Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
