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  • Gallberry: A Native Plant Guide

    Gallberry: A Native Plant Guide

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    Let’s delve into the captivating world of gallberry, a native plant that not only beautifies the landscapes of Florida but also plays a crucial role as a pollinator. Whether you’re an avid gardener, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the fascinating flora of the region, this article will provide you with valuable insights on how…

  • Medicinal Plants in Ghana

    Medicinal Plants in Ghana

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    Milnaira Alvira
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    Modern medicinal applications are popular among westerners but in Ghana, traditional medicine or herbal medicine including herbalists, spiritual healers, and practitioners are still held in high regard, if not their first choice by default. Traditional medicine can cover herbalism, osteopathy, acupuncture, homeopathy, hydropathy, and other branches of medicinal practices where most involve medicinal plants. For…

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    Laughing Samurai

    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…

  • St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight

    St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight

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    Kirra Scudder
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    The longest river that begins and ends within the state of Florida is the St. Johns. Originating at Blue Cypress Lake, the St. Johns River meanders over 300 miles north to its terminus in the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.1,2 At its southern end, the river is shallow and marsh-like, scarcely navigable by boat. As it works…

  • The Florida Wildlife Corridor

    The Florida Wildlife Corridor

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    Sarah Read
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    Habitat loss and fragmentation are some of the primary causes of declining plant and animal populations. The Florida Wildlife Corridor protects almost 700 different plant and animal species by conserving and connecting habitats all over the state. This includes the mighty Florida Panther, The West Indian Manatee, and the Gopher Tortoise. This blog dives into…

  • How Ecosystem Carbon Capture Could Reverse Global Warming

    How Ecosystem Carbon Capture Could Reverse Global Warming

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    Annie Lott
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    The Crisis We Face And How Ecosystem Carbon Capture Can Help Ecosystem Carbon Capture may spell the end of global warming issues. Even if our society were able to completely halt greenhouse gas emissions today, the Earth would continue heating for decades.1 Numerous studies indicate an overabundance of greenhouse gases have been released into the…

  • Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea

    Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea

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    Elizabeth Bettis
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    Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea. One of the greatest and most impactful ways in which IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is moving towards environmental sustainability is through the work of our international branches. IDEAS is not just a movement for Orlando – it’s a global…

  • Oil Drilling & Plastic Pollution: Environmental Awareness

    Oil Drilling & Plastic Pollution: Environmental Awareness

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    Angelika Papari
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    Oil Drilling & Plastic Pollution: Environmental Awareness Oil Drilling & Plastic Pollution: Environmental Awareness. Introduction Environmental awareness is the first fundamental step towards environmentalism, which is the ideology that illustrates the importance of human respect, responsibility, and protection towards the Earth (1). There are thousands of environmental issues that weigh down on our Earth today.…

  • Florida Deforestation Crisis

    Florida Deforestation Crisis

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    Elizabeth Bettis
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    Florida Deforestation Crisis Florida Deforestation Crisis. Deforestation. The word comes up all the time in conversations about climate change and environmental impact , but how much do most of us really know about deforestation and its true effect? National Geographic defines deforestation as “the purposeful clearing of forested land” (1). Countless forests have been cut…

  • Protecting Natural Lands in Florida

    Protecting Natural Lands in Florida

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    Kristin Urban
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    Protecting Natural Lands in Florida Protecting Natural Lands in Florida. Econ River Wilderness Area. Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area (Split Oak). Wekiva and Econ Rivers. These are precious natural lands that were discussed during the IDEAS For Us June IDEAS Hive discussion, “Protecting Natural Lands in Florida.” As the panelists continually express, if…