Pick your poison: Forever chemicals found in Florida’s drinking waterÂ
PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, persist in the environment and have been linked to a variety of diseases.
Tag: public health
Why are we seeing more pandemics? Our impact on the planet has a lot to do with it
When human activities disrupt and unbalance ecosystems, such as by way of climate change, things go wrong.
Everyone should have the right to clean water, especially children
Children are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of pollutants in both drinking and recreational water.
Link between environment and well-being is key to driving change
The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat all impact community health.
Gambling with Florida’s $122 billion tourism economy
With the Safe Waterways Act vetoed, there is a new opportunity to reform Florida’s water quality monitoring program.
The next public health threat: Oropouche virusÂ
In a rapidly warming world, disease-carrying insects are becoming more prevalent and widespread.
The paradox of public health solutions that worsen climate change
The unanticipated environmental effects of inhalers underscore the contradictions of piecemeal climate solutions.
When West Nile virus turns deadly
Climate change is complicating efforts to contain America's most common mosquito-borne illness
Satellites power research on Earth’s challenges
University of Miami scientist Julius Dewald believes his research using satellite images to fight climate change holds great potential.
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
The range of the mosquito that spreads dengue fever has moved in recent years to several U.S. states, including Florida.
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.
