North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning
The wildfire smoke of 2023 highlights an emerging air quality trend as global temperatures rise.
Tag: public health
Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
Our massive reliance on natural gas is not only expensive and dirty, but it is taking a toll on the ...
A look at sea-level rise in Florida; DeSantis shuts down Republican debate vote on climate change
Projections of about a foot of sea-level rise by 2050 would mean water over streets in at least part of ...
Extreme heat challenging schools across Florida; offbeat heat-related illnesses sending people to ERs
Schools are experiencing AC malfunctions, encouraging parents to send their children to class with water bottles.
Toll of extreme heat is hard to tally; climate change expanding range of breadfruit tree
Experts say there is a large gap between official numbers and the likely impact of high temperatures.
Heat-related deaths skyrocketing in Florida; ‘weird phenomenon’ affecting coral reefs along the Keys
The National Conference of Citizenship found that heat-related deaths have seen a 88% increase between 2019 and 2022.
Miami is used to heat, but not like this
The county’s chief heat officer — the first in the world — strives to raise awareness about the dangers of ...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults
An aging population and climate change are putting even more people at risk.
Biden announces steps to protect workers from extreme heat; state completes purchase of land along Rainbow River
Biden directed the Department of Labor to conduct more inspections of potentially dangerous work sites and strictly enforce heat safety ...
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Scientists have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity.
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.
