Tropical forest loss puts target of zero deforestation by 2030 further out of reach
Forest loss, particularly in the tropics, releases huge volumes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Tag: Global warming
Cocoa beans are in short supply: what this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
The demand for cocoa has resulted in mass deforestation and significant carbon emissions.
The Great Barrier Reef’s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers – the corals now have almost no reprieve
This latest, still-unfolding event was entirely predictable, as ocean temperatures continue to rise due to global heating.
Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike
Climate change layered on top of existing issues exacerbate community vulnerability to dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Climate change is threatening Florida condo owners. The state should help
Flooding, hurricanes and soaring insurance premiums are among the problems that threaten to make life in paradise miserable.
Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change
A new study shows how fire suppression compounds the impacts of fuel accumulation and global warming.
Natural gas not the best choice for Florida’s energy plan
The fossil fuel industry misrepresents the merits of natural gas while continuing to pump emissions into the atmosphere.
Rising temperatures threaten the tiny creatures responsible for groundwater quality
Increasing groundwater temperatures can be devastating to the small animals adapted to live in underground watery habitats.
As heat becomes a national threat, who will be protected?
Extreme heat affects everyone. But in Florida, the hottest state in the country, only one group is legally protected.
Video: The most-viewed pieces on The Invading Sea over the past year
Nearly 1,000 pieces were published on the site in the first year under FAU Center for Environmental Studies management.