Study tracking impact of hot water on Tampa Bay seagrass beds; poll finds extreme weather affecting views on climate change
More than 4,000 acres of seagrass, or 38%, disappeared in Old Tampa Bay between 2018 and 2020.
Tag: University of Florida
UF researcher studies Florida’s microclimates
As temperatures rise, one University of Florida researcher is working to make cities feel cooler.
DeSantis rejects federal funding for energy rebates; blame traded over insurance crisis
The funding, totaling about $377 million, included hundreds of millions of dollars for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification.
Florida lacks laws protecting outdoor workers from heat; pythons killing predators in Everglades
In Tallahassee, a small but bipartisan push to suggest that employers meet the lowest bar of heat safety standards has ...
Communities should reconsider walking away from curbside recycling, study shows
The study concluded that recycling provides a return on investment similar to or better than other environmentally friendly strategies.
New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida
Research by Environmental Defense Fund and Two Degrees Adapt signals concern for growing strawberries in the Sunshine State due to climate change.
Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads
ESG investing puts pressure on companies to meet environmental, social and governance benchmarks.
Disinformation about climate change is focus of UF summit
The 8th Annual Climate Communications Summit was held Wednesday at the University of Florida.
Lessons learned from hurricanes in Florida
By Jim Gross Last radar image of Hurricane Andrew shortly before landfall near Homestead on August 24, 1992. (National Weather ...
Environmental bills getting bipartisan love, Biden getting climate criticism
A roundup of news items related to climate change and other environmental issues in Florida: Florida's environment gets bipartisan love ...
The Invading Sea is a non-partisan 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.
