The Invading Sea

Mark McNees writes about the data center bill approved by the Florida Legislature: "Florida acted while most states are still debating. But buried in the water provisions is a phrase that could quietly swallow the bill’s consumer protections whole." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/19/dat…

Allergy seasons are growing longer and worsening due to warming temperatures, according to a new @ClimateCentral report. The report tracked an increase in freeze-free days in U.S. cities since 1970 that gives plants more time to grow and release pollen. theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/17/all…

Joe Murphy writes on the reasons that he thinks the Florida Forever land conservation program should be fully funded in the still-pending state budget: "A small investment in public lands and Florida Forever offers a huge return on the money allocated." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/17/flo…

"When we talk about climate change and sea-level rise, we usually picture beaches and coastal condos. But the choices we make on inland working lands like mine will help decide whether Florida has the ability to weather what’s coming," Meghan Austin writes theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/10/dai…

David Vaina writes about an effort to designate Florida’s springs as a National Heritage Area, describing it as "an alternative politics of conservation that shifts power away from government and hands it to local communities." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/10/flo…

Pam McVety of @PSRFlorida writes that rescinding the endangerment finding means "more extreme weather, more sea-level rise, more health problems and higher costs for pretty much everything – insurance, health care, electric bills, storm damage and more." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/02/end…

David Duckenfield and Michael Berkowitz write about Miami Climate Week 2026, which kicks off today and includes events exploring climate adaptation and mitigation: “This is a week when ideas turn into partnerships and awareness turns into action.” theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/13/mia…

Members of Climate Cafe GNV write about a recent Ocklawaha River padding trip and pending legislation that would require a plan to remove the Kirkpatrick Dam, which supporters say "could help a restored river become an economic engine for the region." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/13/ock…

The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board writes that massive data centers should "start with rigorous transparency" but "data center and tech companies across the country are working overtime to make sure no one knows what’s being built or who’s building them." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/09/dat…

Robin Greenfield writes about his year-long effort to live on foraged food from Florida and other places: "I’ve traveled the whole country foraging and I’m happy to say Florida is as good a place as any to start a foraging journey." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/09/for…

Glad to be attending VoLo Foundation’s 2026 Climate Correction Conference. If you’re an Invading Sea contributor or reader who is here, please say hello!

Alex Flint of @AMSResearchOrg writes that Social Security’s insolvency could lead to a carbon tax: "Climate policy in the U.S. has repeatedly failed not because its logic was flawed, but because the politics never demanded resolution." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/03/car…

Haley Moody of the Florida Springs Institute writes about the impact of AI data centers on the Floridan Aquifer and the drinking water supply: "Now is the time to raise as much public awareness as we can about this impending threat to Florida’s water." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/05/dat…

"Nature writers and storytellers might save Florida yet if we could ensure their powerful words reached the next generation, the new residents and the elected officials who surely need guidance and wisdom," Joe Murphy writes. theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/06/nat…

Bill Johnson of @FlaSEIA writes about streamlining permits for backup power when hurricanes hit: "Backup generators and battery systems aren’t a luxury in Florida. They’re part of storm preparedness, just like shutters, sandbags and evacuation plans." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/04/bac…

Jeff Dorian of the Orlando chapter of @citizensclimate writes that baby boomers have fallen short in fighting climate change but can still do more: "It’s not too late to redeem ourselves to our children." theinvadingsea.com/2026/02/26/bab…

Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff writes that climate disinformation endangers national security: "Our need for reliable information on climate threats should matter to all Americans, regardless of location or political persuasion." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/02/cli…

Susan Carr of the Putnam Land Conservancy writes about three pending policy actions affecting land conservation and the Florida Wildlife Corridor: "Individually, each proposal is concerning. Together, they fundamentally undermine conservation in Florida." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/04/flo…

Rafe Pomerance of @UpperLimitSLR writes about Greenland’s impact on sea-level rise for coastal communities such as Miami: "If we want to protect U.S. national interests, we don’t need to buy Greenland or seize it. We need to stabilize it." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/03/gre…

"If we want to keep drilling away from our shores for good, we must also address how we meet rising energy needs. ... Saying 'no' to drilling requires saying 'yes' to a more resilient clean energy future," Tara Hubbard and Caleb Quaid write. theinvadingsea.com/2026/02/24/flo…