Quiet places are increasingly hard to find in FloridaÂ
My summer project was to pinpoint some of the quiet moments in nature.
Tag: noise pollution
Noise pollution is more than just annoying — it can harm humans and wildlife alike
One survey of South Florida residents in urban neighborhoods found lawn and garden equipment the top noise complaint.
Energy-sucking cryptocurrencies good for criminals, bad for consumers
The electricity consumed to mine cryptocurrency continues to grow, with the majority coming from non-renewable sources.
Blue whales: first discovery near Seychelles in decades – what our study found
Blue whales faces threats such as noise pollution caused by shipping traffic and climate change affecting their key food, krill.
Orlando’s future must be walkable
Policies that create comprehensive train, bus and bike networks also help fight against and prepare for change's impacts.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods
Nearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked to hearing loss, a study shows.
Hear that? It’s the sound of leaf blower bans
As restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter — and cleaner.
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.
