November 28, 2018 - IDEAS For Us

Climate Report 2040: U.N. Confirms Threat

Climate Report 2040: U.N. Reports Threat Climate report 2040. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a United Nations group of scientists that are put in place to persuade leaders on environmental issues, issued a report detailing that climate change was worse than what was previously imagined. This report described the world we may come to know as soon as 2040; food shortages, wildfires, and no more coral reefs. This came to quite a shock to many leaders and citizens around the world. Just a few years ago this situation wasn’t the case. Prior to this report, many people previously believed… Continue reading Climate Report 2040: U.N. Confirms Threat

Sierra Club Report Shines Bright on Orlando’s Future

In the most recent Sierra Club Report issued on the Sierra Club’s Ready For 100 campaign, they outlined the 10 new communities that were willing to put forth the effort to commit to one-hundred percent renewable energy. One of the new communities outlined in the report was Orlando, Florida. This was being pushed by the First 50 Coalition in Orlando, which includes local groups that are environmental and also faith-based organizations. Groups include IDEAS For Us, League of Women Voters of Orange County, the Central Florida Sierra Club and many others as well. Orlando has committed to 100% renewable within… Continue reading Sierra Club Report Shines Bright on Orlando’s Future

Algae Bloom Crisis in Florida: Let’s Beat the Slime

Algae blooms have been occurring in Florida since the 1500s – when Ponce de León first discovered the Sunshine State. The only thing required for an algae bloom is the right water and wind currents. Normally, a season should only last from October to April. Recently, there have been algae bloom seasons that have lasted upwards of 17 months. As of August 2018, the cycle is on its 9th month and isn’t showing any sign of slowing down. Now, the coastal regions of Florida are full of dead wildlife. This includes fish, manatees, and sea turtles, plus countless others. Algae… Continue reading Algae Bloom Crisis in Florida: Let’s Beat the Slime