Powering up the Sunshine State: Brightening Florida’s future with solar energy
The US solar market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, with Florida leading the charge.
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Clean, affordable energy provides economic and environmental benefits
The Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition has been pushing for local government action to reduce energy bills.
Mapping clean energy on the highway
The quickest and most efficient way to update the energy grid is by using public land on the sides of ...
Why climate solutions are economic solutions — A Q&A with Dawn Shirreffs of the Environmental Defense Fund
Shirreffs, EDF's Florida director, discusses the progress made since the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Energy ignorance is costing Floridians a bundle
The fact that Florida’s utilities rely on natural gas for 74% of the state’s electricity generation is a loser for ...
An alternative to rooftop solar — A Q&A with the founder of Pavilion Solar
Aleksandr Bernhard is the founder of Miami-based Pavilion Solar, which produces canopies covered with solar panels for homes.
Report: Florida leads the Southeast in solar capacity but has room to improve
While the report called Florida a 'solar powerhouse,' its numbers fall behind other states when averaged out per customer
Climate change profoundly affects our birds
Audubon reports that two-thirds of America's bird species are at risk of extinction because of climate change.
We care about the climate crisis, but need to care more to move the needle
Until people wake up and start making noise, the climate crisis will remain in the shadows of the mainstream.
Natural gas remains an important part of Florida’s energy portfolio
While moving toward renewable energy sources is commendable, Floridians need reliability within our energy grid.
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.
