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How the IDEAS For Us Organization is Addressing UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
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How the Ideas for Us Organization is Addressing UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy IDEAS for Us, a nonprofit organization, is devoted to addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative environmental solutions and programs. In this article, we explore how IDEAS for Us is working towards achieving SDG 7:…
Energy Bill Takes Fight Back to Basics in Florida
Known for its enchanting beaches, secluded springs and year-round sunshine, Florida brims with natural resources. And lately, it’s made great strides in using those resources for good. Consider what the state has accomplished this year alone. In January, Florida Power and Light Co., the state’s largest electric provider, made an announcement. They plan to install…
From Ideas to Action: IDEAS For Us and Sustainable Development Goal 9
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Out of the Box: How Ideas for Us is Addressing Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure IDEAS for Us, a nonprofit organization, is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through environmental and community-focused projects. In this article, we explore how IDEAS for Us is tackling SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, by implementing…
17 UN SDGs: How IDEAS for US is Making a Sustainable Impact
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Looking for ways to make a positive impact on the world? IDEAS for US is an organization that promotes sustainable practices and environmental conservation, aligning with all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From reducing poverty to protecting the planet, IDEAS for US works to empower individuals and communities through sustainable living practices, entrepreneurship,…
All About The Build Back Better Act
On November 19th, 2021, the House passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) with a close 220 to 213 vote.1 Now that the BBBA is onto the Senate, let’s look at what the bill contains for fighting the climate crisis as it proposes a total of $555 billion in clean energy and climate investments.2 PHOTO…
Fridays For Future Climate Strike Returns to Orlando City Hall Dec. 6
This holiday season, as anticipation of frantic consumerism swells, climate activists have one goal in mind: striking to save the planet. The Fridays for Future movement has become ubiquitous over the past year, coined after the teenage icon Greta Thunberg, who skipped school on Fridays to demonstrate a peaceful protest against human-caused global warming. Her…
Sustainable Development and Economic Growth
One of the longest ongoing debates in the world of economic trade, politics, and human growth involves the evolution of sustainable development. What is this sustainable development? Can it create jobs? Reduce the poverty line? Or will a company go bankrupt once sustainable policies are enforced? The economy and its monetary flow are consistently used…
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Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon…
Types of Plastic: The Big 7
In 1970, Gary Anderson created the famous symbol used to indicate that a product is recyclable- three arrows chasing each other in a loop. The design is easily recognizable, but have you ever flipped the empty plastic product over and looked at the recycling symbol closely? If you have, you have probably seen that there…
Desalination to Reduce The Water Crisis
What is desalination? Desalination is the process of how the dissolved mineral salts in water are removed to create clean, drinkable water. Desalination works by imitating the water cycle. It evaporates sea water “in large facilities with roofs where it is condensed and collected as fresh water.”2 Desalination can also be used on surface water sources,…