In storms like Hurricane Helene, flooded industrial sites and toxic chemical releases are a silent and growing threat
Many types of toxic material can affect the long-term health and environmental safety of surrounding communities.
Tag: Hurricane Ian
Study: Climate disasters increase support for climate migrants, belief in climate change, but only for short time
Princeton University researchers measured attitudes toward climate change before, during and after Hurricane Ian.
Can Florida’s orange growers survive another hurricane season?
A perfect storm of hurricanes, diseases and water scarcity threatens to wipe out the state's famed citrus industry.
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification and Category 5 winds are alarming
Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength.
Four lost pregnancies. Five weeks of IVF injections. One storm
A couple spent years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to have a baby. Then Hurricane Ian hit.
Florida must prioritize climate resilience
As Florida braces for the next storm season, the imperative for decisive action has never been clearer.
Overcharged or uninsured: Florida homeowners need real insurance reform
Climate change brings more frequent and intense natural disasters, increasing costs and leading to increasing expectations of loss.
Remote sensing technique captures details of Hurricane Ian’s aftermath
FAU researchers used aerial imagery data and LiDAR to identify the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Florida’s Estero Island.
What do Florida’s climate challenges mean for the nation’s most expensive home?
Naples and its soaring real estate market are on a collision course with climate change.
Collier County should consider a chief resilience officer
The chief resilience officer would be the point person on shoreline resilience, working closely with relevant departments.
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.
