Nathan Crabbe
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Editor of https://www.theinvadingsea.com/, a website with news, commentary and multimedia content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.
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Sean Patton writes about the impact of the American flagfish on pond and wetland health in Florida: "The disappearance of the flagfish is more than a biodiversity loss. It has direct consequences for water quality and, ultimately, for red tide."
A small fish with a big job: The American flagfish and Florida’s troubled waters | The Invading Sea
Flagfish feed on algae, aquatic plants and mosquito larvae, keeping the water they inhabit in balance.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sean Patton writes about the impact of the American flagfish on pond and wetland health in Florida: "The disappearance of the flagfish is more than a biodiversity loss. It has direct consequences for water quality and, ultimately, for red tide."
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Sergio Piedra writes about the Palm Beaches being designated as Florida's sea turtle capital: "The Sea Turtle Capital of Florida is more than a new designation we’re proud of – it’s a promise to protect critical nesting habitats."
The most famous return visitors to the Palm Beaches never book hotels | The Invading Sea
The designation of Palm Beach County as the Sea Turtle Capital of Florida is more than a new title.
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June 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Sergio Piedra writes about the Palm Beaches being designated as Florida's sea turtle capital: "The Sea Turtle Capital of Florida is more than a new designation we’re proud of – it’s a promise to protect critical nesting habitats."
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Dr. Esteban Rodofili of Campus Climate Corps writes that a lack of action at U.N. climate summits shows the need for efforts like a recent conference on transitioning from fossil fuels: "We need climate diplomacy at the pace of ceasefire diplomacy."
Climate diplomacy needs to move at the pace of ceasefire diplomacy | The Invading Sea
The First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels was organized by countries ready to move forward.
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June 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Dr. Esteban Rodofili of Campus Climate Corps writes that a lack of action at U.N. climate summits shows the need for efforts like a recent conference on transitioning from fossil fuels: "We need climate diplomacy at the pace of ceasefire diplomacy."
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Joe Murphy writes about the magical experience of a nighttime sea turtle walk and the impact it had on his family: "That night changed us ... We had a beautiful, powerful, positive shared experience that we could pass around like a sacred object."
A sea turtle’s gift: Building a family | The Invading Sea
A nighttime turtle walk in Jekyll Island, Georgia, was a pivotal moment in the evolution of our family.
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June 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Joe Murphy writes about the magical experience of a nighttime sea turtle walk and the impact it had on his family: "That night changed us ... We had a beautiful, powerful, positive shared experience that we could pass around like a sacred object."
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Joseph Bonasia writes about Pope Leo promoting environmental protection and a Vatican solar project: "While the United States federal government is doing its best to undermine clean, renewable energies, Pope Leo is leading and teaching through example."
In setting parameters for AI, Pope Leo emphasizes safeguarding the Earth | The Invading Sea
Pope Leo called attention to the environmental impact of artificial intelligence in his recent encyclical.
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June 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Joseph Bonasia writes about Pope Leo promoting environmental protection and a Vatican solar project: "While the United States federal government is doing its best to undermine clean, renewable energies, Pope Leo is leading and teaching through example."
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Today is #ShowYourStripes Day, a time to display the iconic warming stripes graphics that illustrate how climate change is heating up the planet. Climate Central has produced graphics showing temperature trends for locations across the U.S. Learn more at www.theinvadingsea.c...
June 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today is #ShowYourStripes Day, a time to display the iconic warming stripes graphics that illustrate how climate change is heating up the planet. Climate Central has produced graphics showing temperature trends for locations across the U.S. Learn more at www.theinvadingsea.c...
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Mark McNees writes about secrecy around data centers and their energy agreements with utilities: "The next decade of your electric bill is being decided right now, mostly in rooms you will never see. The least the state can do is turn on the lights."
5 things utilities and data centers don't want you to know | The Invading Sea
The next decade of your electric bill is being decided right now, mostly in rooms you will never see.
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June 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Mark McNees writes about secrecy around data centers and their energy agreements with utilities: "The next decade of your electric bill is being decided right now, mostly in rooms you will never see. The least the state can do is turn on the lights."
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Kelley Dennings of @biologicaldiversity.org writes about reducing plastic waste from restaurants through policies that allow reusable containers: "We can make a dent in plastic waste in Florida by normalizing reuse in our everyday lives."
Reuse is allowed in Florida restaurants | The Invading Sea
Florida's food code encourages the use of reusable beverage and food containers when safety guidelines are followed.
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June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kelley Dennings of @biologicaldiversity.org writes about reducing plastic waste from restaurants through policies that allow reusable containers: "We can make a dent in plastic waste in Florida by normalizing reuse in our everyday lives."
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Genia Naro-Maciel writes about successes in efforts to protect sea turtles as well as continuing threats: “This World Sea Turtle Day is as much a cause for celebration as a call to action.”
World Sea Turtle Day: Celebrating paths to conservation success | The Invading Sea
Conservation efforts can benefit species such as sea turtles as well as local communities and the planet.
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June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Genia Naro-Maciel writes about successes in efforts to protect sea turtles as well as continuing threats: “This World Sea Turtle Day is as much a cause for celebration as a call to action.”
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Bonita Springs City Council member Chris Corrie writes that the demands of data centers go beyond electricity: “The broader question is whether Florida is truly prepared ... for the scale of infrastructure transformation that artificial intelligence is about to demand.”
Does Florida fully appreciate the demands of data centers? | The Invading Sea
Communities will live with consequences involving energy demand, water usage, land use and infrastructure strain.
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June 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Bonita Springs City Council member Chris Corrie writes that the demands of data centers go beyond electricity: “The broader question is whether Florida is truly prepared ... for the scale of infrastructure transformation that artificial intelligence is about to demand.”
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Joe Murphy writes about the role of faith in trying to stop the extinction of endangered species like the Rice’s whale: "The moral implications of allowing another species to fall victim to extinction are as profoundly catastrophic as the ecological ones."
Pondering extinction, creation and the sounds of the Rice’s whale in the Gulf | The Invading Sea
The moral implications of allowing a species to fall victim to extinction are as catastrophic as the ecological ones.
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June 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Joe Murphy writes about the role of faith in trying to stop the extinction of endangered species like the Rice’s whale: "The moral implications of allowing another species to fall victim to extinction are as profoundly catastrophic as the ecological ones."
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Watch this short video to learn about the impact of PFAS, or forever chemicals, on our environment and health:
What are Forever Chemicals?
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are artificially made compounds that don’t break down easily, staying in the environment for generations.
They are used to make everyday products resistant to water, oil and heat, including cosmetics, nonstick pans, waterproof clothing and even pesticides. PFAS can spre
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June 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Watch this short video to learn about the impact of PFAS, or forever chemicals, on our environment and health:
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Samantha Kaddis of The CLEO Institute writes that "local governments should have the freedom to pursue net-zero emission goals that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build more resilient communities, not have those efforts blocked by the state."
The state strips power from local governments but you can change that | The Invading Sea
Local governments should be able to pursue policies that reduce emissions and build more resilient communities.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Samantha Kaddis of The CLEO Institute writes that "local governments should have the freedom to pursue net-zero emission goals that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build more resilient communities, not have those efforts blocked by the state."
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Eve Samples writes about Friends of the Everglades' lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz: "We will keep fighting until the damage done in darkness is brought into the light, the harms to the ecosystem are undone and restoration of the world’s only Everglades is back on track."
Detaining immigrants in an untamed swamp was never workable | The Invading Sea
Federal law requires environmental studies that never happened with Alligator Alcatraz.
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June 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Eve Samples writes about Friends of the Everglades' lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz: "We will keep fighting until the damage done in darkness is brought into the light, the harms to the ecosystem are undone and restoration of the world’s only Everglades is back on track."
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Thais Lopez Vogel of VoLo Foundation writes about inviting applications for groups to hold events for Florida Climate Week 2026: "Florida Climate Week is free and open to everyone because we believe everyone has a role to play in creating a sustainable future"
Florida Climate Week belongs to you | The Invading Sea
More than 1,800 people took part in 83 free events last year during Florida Climate Week, including a beach cleanup.
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June 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thais Lopez Vogel of VoLo Foundation writes about inviting applications for groups to hold events for Florida Climate Week 2026: "Florida Climate Week is free and open to everyone because we believe everyone has a role to play in creating a sustainable future"
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Greg Batista writes about reforms made after the Surfside condominium collapse and what else can be done as the fifth anniversary approaches: "Florida now knows more about its buildings than ever before, but it is still largely blind between inspections."
Florida did the hard part after Surfside – now comes the next step | The Invading Sea
Florida is now positioned to lead again by encouraging structural monitoring as a complement to inspections.
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June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Greg Batista writes about reforms made after the Surfside condominium collapse and what else can be done as the fifth anniversary approaches: "Florida now knows more about its buildings than ever before, but it is still largely blind between inspections."
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R.J. Lehmann and Kristian Stout write about data centers being built in states such as Florida that face mounting risks from extreme weather: "Florida cannot control hurricane season. It can control whether its infrastructure is resilient enough to withstand it."
In Florida, data centers meet hurricane season | The Invading Sea
Florida can protects residents while creating a more sustainable place to build digital infrastructure.
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June 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
R.J. Lehmann and Kristian Stout write about data centers being built in states such as Florida that face mounting risks from extreme weather: "Florida cannot control hurricane season. It can control whether its infrastructure is resilient enough to withstand it."
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Florida state Rep. Anna V. Eskamani writes that investing in climate adaptation programs such as Resilient Florida is "one of the most direct ways we can lower risk, stabilize home values and protect families from being priced out by the next storm."
Why Florida has to lead on water, resilience and climate | The Invading Sea
Flash flooding, storm surge, wildfires and intensifying hurricanes are documented, measurable and accelerating.
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June 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Florida state Rep. Anna V. Eskamani writes that investing in climate adaptation programs such as Resilient Florida is "one of the most direct ways we can lower risk, stabilize home values and protect families from being priced out by the next storm."
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John Huff writes about the role of home-hardening efforts and the reinsurance industry in preparing Florida for hurricanes: "No one can control what Mother Nature delivers this hurricane season. But Florida can control how prepared it is to respond and recover."
Resiliency, reinsurance key to hurricane season preparations | The Invading Sea
Homeowners should view resilience upgrades as long-term investments in safety and affordability.
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June 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
John Huff writes about the role of home-hardening efforts and the reinsurance industry in preparing Florida for hurricanes: "No one can control what Mother Nature delivers this hurricane season. But Florida can control how prepared it is to respond and recover."
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Carlos Roa writes about the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and how renewable energy changes things: "The goal should be that a strait on the other side of the world affects as little as possible what it costs to turn on the lights in North Miami."
Fueling war or powering peace? | The Invading Sea
A strait on the other side of the world should affect energy prices in Florida as little as possible.
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June 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Carlos Roa writes about the Iran conflict's impact on fuel prices and how renewable energy changes things: "The goal should be that a strait on the other side of the world affects as little as possible what it costs to turn on the lights in North Miami."
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Tom Cosgrove writes about pioneering climate advocate Rafe Pomerance, who passed away last month at age 79: "Rafe understood something many people in Washington never fully grasped: Climate action was never only about science. It was about organizing."
Don’t mourn, organize: Remembering Rafe Pomerance | The Invading Sea
Pomerance, a pioneering climate advocate who founded the Upper Limit Project, died last month at age 79.
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June 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tom Cosgrove writes about pioneering climate advocate Rafe Pomerance, who passed away last month at age 79: "Rafe understood something many people in Washington never fully grasped: Climate action was never only about science. It was about organizing."
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Joe Murphy writes about the Florida Forever land acquisition program not getting new state funding and what can be done for next year: "Use your time and voice going forward, in all things related to public discourse, to promote public conservation lands."
The campaign to fully fund Florida Forever in the 2027 legislative session begins now | The Invading Sea
The Legislature failed to put new funding into the land acquisition program during the 2026 session.
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June 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Joe Murphy writes about the Florida Forever land acquisition program not getting new state funding and what can be done for next year: "Use your time and voice going forward, in all things related to public discourse, to promote public conservation lands."
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Will dry conditions cancel July 4 fireworks in Florida? Ellen Cruse of Citizens’ Climate Lobby writes about how drought and climate change are impacting wildfires and possibly fireworks displays in the state -- and what to do about it.
No fireworks for Fourth of July in Florida? | The Invading Sea
Without significant rain to end drought conditions in the next few weeks, alternatives to fireworks could be in order.
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June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Will dry conditions cancel July 4 fireworks in Florida? Ellen Cruse of Citizens’ Climate Lobby writes about how drought and climate change are impacting wildfires and possibly fireworks displays in the state -- and what to do about it.
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Candis Whitney of Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors writes about possible changes to federal limits on boat speeds that protect endangered North Atlantic right whales: "The decisions made today will determine whether these animals continue to return to our shores."
Slowing boat speeds will help save North Atlantic right whales | The Invading Sea
NOAA is considering the deregulation of rules that protect endangered right whales from deadly ship strikes.
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June 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Candis Whitney of Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors writes about possible changes to federal limits on boat speeds that protect endangered North Atlantic right whales: "The decisions made today will determine whether these animals continue to return to our shores."