Author: Kylie McNamara
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Climate Week 2022: Follow IDEAS For Us’ Journey
What is New York Climate Week? Organized by the Climate Group, an international non-profit, Climate Week NYC 2022 hosts the largest global climate event for the fourteenth year. This week serves to bring together leaders and communities to discuss climate action and explore new possibilities. The overall message this year is Getting It Done, and…
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Meet Our 2022 IREX Fellow
What is IREX? Based out of Washington D.C., the International Research & Exchanges Board, also known as IREX, is a nonprofit organization that has focused on empowering people for over 50 years. “We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.” IREX…
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Top Environmental Issues in Florida
While we are seeing the effects of environmental issues across the country from droughts to flooding, it is essential to learn about what is occurring here in Florida. Pollution and Water Quality As mentioned in our article Are Florida Manatees In Danger Of Extinction? the issue of algae bloom is discussed in terms of its…
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The Drought in the West
In recent weeks, attention has been drawn to the west as it endures a severe drought, some referring to it as a megadrought. This is when an area experiences extreme dryness for two decades or longer. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the western side of the United States is measured as D4- exceptional drought,…
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Personhood and Rights for the Environment
Did you know that animals and bodies of water can be recognized as people? According to the National Geographic, this is called personhood where legally “an entity has the capacity for rights or responsibilities.” The Case of Happy In the past, personhood rulings in the courts of the United States have related to animals. The…
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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.…
