Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
Citrus greening – known more formally as Huanglongbing, or HLB – has dealt a massive blow to Florida’s citrus industry.
Tag: sustainable agriculture
Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer, meat
The growth of Nâ‚‚O emissions is alarming, but people have the knowledge and many of the technologies to reverse the ...
Climate action sparks hope Â
Innovative climate solutions and technological advancements pave the way for a greener and more promising future.
The American Climate Corps officially kicks off
This month, the nation will deploy 9,000 people to help guide the country toward a cleaner future.
Farm Bill could take food from Florida’s poor and money from conservationÂ
Preserving conservation programs will help Florida farmers adopt sustainable practices and protect our soil and waterways.Â
Bill would encourage mangrove restoration in Florida; climate funds sought to expand waste-to-energy facilities
SB 32 would encourage local governments to replant and restore mangroves, and implement incentives to install 'living shorelines.'
Healthy forests are critical to building a sustainable future in Florida
The U.S. cannot reach its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 without a healthy forest sector
America’s farmers are feeling the heat from climate change
Imagine a Florida without oranges, Maine without blueberries or California without wine.
Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods
A computing system can draw on knowledge from many different environments to help farmers identify the best options for their ...
Farm bill should encourage sustainable practices Â
We must influence Congress to promote the public good instead of the narrow private interests supported in past farm bills.
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.
