The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’
Over the past 15 years, the US has become a global energy superpower even without any emergency declarations.
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As Floridians face soaring insurance premiums, it’s time for a fiscally responsible approach on climate
Increasingly destructive storms are putting our communities and economy at increasing risk of harm.
Can solar power avoid the culture wars?
The industry is rebranding itself as a symbol of American 'energy dominance.'
Greenland’s rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make oil and minerals dangerous to extract
Human-induced global warming, driven by fossil fuel combustion, speeds the melting of Greenland’s ice.
Trump administration can tackle climate change by going after China
China is by far the world’s largest polluter, accounting for more than 30% of global carbon emissions.
It’s time to ban offshore drilling near Florida forever
Republicans and Democrats alike have strongly come out against offshore oil and gas drilling.
If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?
President Donald Trump has questioned FEMA’s future and suggested states take over disaster recovery instead.
The real reason Greenland is important to Florida
The Greenland ice sheet holds enough ice to increase sea levels by 23 feet, wiping out much of the coastal ...
FEMA needs to be improved, not discarded
Taking aggressive action to alleviate climate change would reduce the number of disasters to which FEMA must respond.
Under pressure, Miami-Dade mayor flips on incinerator
The mayor backed off a plan to rebuild a waste-to-energy incinerator in Doral in favor of shipping trash to landfills.
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.
