Legislature fails Floridians yet again on climate change
Florida is moving backward in its efforts to address climate change, while hindering others from transitioning us to clean energy.
Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
Africa now emits as much carbon as it stores: landmark new study
As natural ecosystems are converted for agricultural purposes, the carbon storage capacity is decreasing.
Inflation Reduction Act can power clean-energy future
The act represents a historic opportunity to transform Florida’s energy landscape and build a more resilient and sustainable future.
As climate change makes Florida boil, DeSantis might respond with the ‘delete’ button
Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would only steer Florida toward keeping its reliance on fossil fuels.
Understand climate change’s impact on Florida and take action
Our own individual actions will make a difference but more is needed from large generators of greenhouse gases.
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.
Florida is about to erase climate change from most of its laws
A bill awaiting signature from Gov. Ron DeSantis would also ban offshore wind energy and relax regulations on natural gas ...
Solar power occupies a lot of space – here’s how to make it more ecologically beneficial to the land it sits on
An ecovoltaic approach can produce positive ecological outcomes and make solar energy even more sustainable.
E-bike incentives are a costly way to cut carbon emissions, but they also promote health, equity and cleaner air
Over 100 cities and states have or plan to launch e-bike incentive programs, most funded by energy or environment initiatives.
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.
