Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study
Global carbon emissions from tourism have been growing at double the rate of the global economy.
Month: January 2025
What’s missing from Biden’s offshore drilling ban? The western Gulf of Mexico
That's where the U.S. gets most of its offshore oil.
Climate change in literature to be discussed at Sunshine State Book Festival
The 6th Annual Sunshine State Book Festival is being held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 in Gainesville.
A preemptive strike? The Chiquita Lock and the greater implications for citizen engagement
By suing citizens who challenge municipal actions, Cape Coral sends a clear message: Opposition will not be tolerated.
Warming oceans are changing marine habitats – study explores the impact on thousands of species
We can still reduce the number of species at risk from increasing ocean temperatures.
2025: A year of leadership in climate action
VoLo Foundation's 2025 Climate Correction conference will be held March 12-13 at the Celeste Hotel in Orlando.
Nature-based solutions help address Florida’s climate challenges
Nature-based solutions include salt marshes and beach dunes, while hybrid solutions also include engineered options.
Saltwater intrusion threatens Florida’s drinking water supply
Over-extraction of the aquifer and rising sea levels allow saltwater to encroach into Florida’s groundwater.
‘Many people fear for the future’ — A St. Petersburg councilmember discusses the city’s efforts to address climate change
A Q&A with Richie Floyd, who was elected to represent District 8 on the St. Petersburg City Council in 2021.
Florida’s Ice Age original: Scrub jay is the real state bird
This feathered Floridian long ago became a habitat specialist, binding its fortunes with the land.
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.
