Puerto Rico must not be left in the dark
Residents have endured more than 230 power outages since 2022, disrupting daily life, education and health care.
Tag: infrastructure
Where did billions in climate and infrastructure funding go?
From clean energy projects to bridges, this interactive tool shows where projects were announced.
The economics of development: Suburban sprawl is costly for Florida communities
By Vivian Young, 1000 Friends of Florida Many Floridians follow the mantra that any growth is good growth. After all, new ...
Climate change and sewage: a dangerous combination for coastal communities
Storm surge and sea level rise damage sanitation systems and threaten ecosystems and human health.
Bridging oceans: US-Japan project to model flood risk, climate resilience
The research considers flooding impacts on vulnerable groups, including low-income, minority, disabled and elderly individuals.
How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment
The administrator’s decisions carry great weight for regulated industries and communities affected by pollution.
LA fires: Why fast-moving wildfires and those started by human activities are more destructive and harder to contain
Wind speed, climate change, past land-management practices and current human activities are reshaping fire behavior.
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.
Ready for action: Educating the community about king tides
King tides give residents a glimpse of what Florida’s future could look like as sea levels continue to rise.
Oysters, freshwater and Florida’s future
The story of Florida’s oysters is a microcosm of the challenges facing coastal ecosystems worldwide.
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.
