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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…

  • New Bill Will Allow Radioactive Waste in Florida Roads

    New Bill Will Allow Radioactive Waste in Florida Roads

    On June 29th, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill allowing the study of radioactive waste to pave Florida roads. The material is called phosphogypsum and is created as a by-product of fertilizer production. The bill expands the list of recyclable construction materials with phosphogypsum joining construction steel, glass, and recycled mixed-plastic material. Yet unlike…

  • Roaring Forward: The Florida Panther’s Path to Conservation Success

    Roaring Forward: The Florida Panther’s Path to Conservation Success

      The Florida panther, a majestic and iconic species that wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists have long admired, faces the imminent threat of extinction, leaving a mere 100-180 individuals in the wild. In this article, we will explore why  Florida panther conservation is crucial. We will highlight its unique ecology, the challenges it encounters, and the…

  • Kissimmee River Restoration

    Kissimmee River Restoration

    Recent headlines have applauded the success of the complete restoration of the Kissimmee River in Florida. In 1962, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers began straightening the once 103-mile river in an attempt to provide flood protection to developing lands in the area surrounding the floodplain. However, almost immediately, the landscape began to experience significant…

  • St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight

    St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight

    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…

  • Orange County Transportation Tax

    Orange County Transportation Tax

    Are you experiencing climate anxiety, too?   I don’t know about everyone else, but climate anxiety and even climate grief have been hitting me hard recently. We’ve seen some intense natural disasters this year, like monumental flooding in Pakistan and the devastating Hurricane Ian. In 2021, we saw disasters like the Colorado Marshall Fire, during…

  • The Florida Panther: FL Native Animal Series

    The Florida Panther: FL Native Animal Series

    The first animal to be featured on a Florida Native Animal Spotlight Series is an obvious choice: Florida’s own state animal, The Florida Panther! The Florida Panther is a subspecies of the mountain lion. They are a large, tan cat with a unique crooked tail and a patch of fur like a cowlick on their…

  • How to Create a Safe Space for Manatees

    How to Create a Safe Space for Manatees

    State of Manatees If you have spent any time on or around Florida’s waterways, then you may have come across the Florida Manatee. The Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a keystone species for the state. What exactly does that mean? A keystone species is an organism that plays a vital role in an ecosystem.…

  • Implementing Global Environmental Solutions to Local Issues

    Implementing Global Environmental Solutions to Local Issues

    The wonderful state of Florida is teeming with biodiversity from coast to coast, whether that be in it’s thousands of acres of swamp in the Everglades, the winding freshwater springs sprawled around central Florida, the great Ocala forest allowing for wildlife to thrive, or even the protected coastlines where thousands of sea turtles migrate to…

  • Florida: Implementing Global Solutions to Local Issues

    The wonderful state of Florida is teeming with biodiversity from coast to coast, whether that be in it’s thousands of acres of swamp in the Everglades, the winding freshwater springs sprawled around central Florida, the great Ocala forest allowing for wildlife to thrive, or even the protected coastlines where thousands of sea turtles migrate to…