After cuts, we’ll find out how much Florida needs FEMA
With more frequent and intense storms predicted due to climate change, Florida needs FEMA now more than ever.
Tag: hurricanes
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.
Decades-long study shows this endangered butterfly benefits from hurricanes
Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies seem to bounce back better than before in the years following hurricanes.
Finally, an answer to why Earth’s oceans have been on a record-hot streak
A new study pinpoints why the rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled over the past 40 years.
Why the LA wildfires resonate in Florida
Florida and California are different, but they both face a climate threat that’s fundamental, serious and growing.
The business case for saving coral reefs
Researchers found the nation’s reefs spare about 18,000 people and $1.8 billion in economic assets from floods each year.
Post-hurricane rate hikes: Utilities profit while failing to properly invest in infrastructure
Utility profits earned from their Florida customers are largely going to out-of-state shareholders, not grid improvements.
Affordable insurance should not be our ultimate goal. We need to address the underlying risk
The insurance affordability crisis demands responses that first and foremost prioritize resilience.
How to communicate with small-town voters on climate change
Listening, asking questions and showing empathy are all ways to discuss climate change with small-town residents.
Nature-based solutions help address Florida’s climate challenges
Nature-based solutions include salt marshes and beach dunes, while hybrid solutions also include engineered options.
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.
