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Ditch Lawns, Grow Gardens

June 13, 2019

Where did lawns come from? Lawns have been around since the medieval times in Europe, where only the wealthy, upper classes could afford to maintain it. People of lower classes […]

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The High Cost of Cut-Flowers

June 10, 2019

Many of us can recall that during holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, etc., all the grocery stores in our area become flooded with flowers. Companies such as […]

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Greta Thunberg & The Fight For Climate Action

June 3, 2019

Who is Greta Thunberg ? At just 11 years old, Greta Thunberg, who is now a 16-year-old climate activist, fell into depression after discovering how human activity has impacted our […]

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The Glory of The Gopher Tortoise

May 27, 2019

Why does Florida need the Gopher Tortoise? The gopher tortoise is a terrestrial turtle that is native to the Southeastern United States. They spend 80% of their time living in […]

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Gardening In The City

May 21, 2019

What is Micro-Gardening? Micro-gardening is the practice of growing food in containers in order to maintain energy and space efficiency. This gardening technique is taking urban city settings by storm […]

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Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?

May 15, 2019

Bottled water, a disputable topic that leaves most of us guessing. At first glance, it just seems like a convenient and accessible innovation. Look a little closer. See the truth […]

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Converting Shipping Containers Into Low-Cost Homes

February 11, 2019

The problem of homelessness for low-income families occurs worldwide, regardless of whether they are in rich or poor countries. Low-income families don’t have their own resources and also have difficulty […]

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Solar Panel Installation Job Training in Orlando

January 21, 2019

In partnership with esaSolar and GreenWorks Orlando, we have launched a solar installation job training pilot program (tentatively Brighter Future), a hands-on intensive training program focused on advancing Central Florida’s […]

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Top Five Environmentalists You Should Know

December 7, 2018

Environmentalists are changing the world whether it be conservation of natural lands, environmental justice for at-risk communities, scientific research, or climate action. Visionaries are leading the way in the environmental […]

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Climate Report 2040: U.N. Confirms Threat

November 28, 2018

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 […]

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