Hurricane impacts on mosquito populations
A University of Miami researcher led a study that found mosquitos increased dramatically in Miami-Dade after Hurricane Irma.
Tag: West Nile virus
It’s not easy being a green anole
The South’s iconic green lizard, threatened by an encroaching cousin, symbolizes hope in an age of environmental crisis.
When West Nile virus turns deadly
Climate change is complicating efforts to contain America's most common mosquito-borne illness
Why climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict
Biodiversity may create conditions, alongside global warming, for parasite transmission if we are not careful.
Development increasing risk for West Nile virus; extreme weather hurting Florida tourism
With recent bird movements and record heat this summer, some scientists see a perfect storm of pestilence brewing.
How a looming El Niño could fuel the spread of infectious disease
The oceanic phenomenon could lead to more pathogen-carrying mosquitoes, bacteria and toxic algae.
New mosquito spreading in Florida, food waste collected to combat climate change
A roundup of news items related to climate change and other environmental issues in Florida: Beware Florida: New mosquito found ...
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.
