Climate change could be helping livestock-killing pest spread north
The screwworm fly is spreading as the USDA skirts the role of climate change in escalating the threat.
Tag: Global warming
Even as emissions level off, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is growing faster than ever. Here’s why
We’re pumping massive amounts of CO₂ into our atmosphere and natural carbon sinks are struggling to keep up.
New framework redefines how we understand and manage chronic heat
University of Miami researchers laid out ways to integrate chronic heat into conversations on climate adaptation and public health.
Climate change and coral bleaching are happening right in Trump’s front yard
Florida's Coral Reef is one of the state’s most highly valued assets, providing benefits for tourism, fishing and flood protection.
Rising heat means rising stakes for national security
Climate change is directly impacting the ability of the U.S. military to keep us safe.
Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year
After the planet just saw its hottest year on record, dry and hot conditions this spring and summer could fuel ...
Building a sustainable water supply for Florida
The era of relying upon increased withdrawals of inexpensive fresh groundwater is over in Florida,
Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways
Higher temperatures are changing habitat ranges and in some regions throwing off pollination.
Even in red America, clean energy is booming. But now, huge renewable projects are dead
With political uncertainty under Trump, nearly $8 billion in clean energy projects have been scrapped or cut back this year.
Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination
As climate change extends pollen seasons, corresponding shifts in windy days are creating the perfect pollen storm.
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.
