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10 Natural Springs You Must Visit in Florida

November 3, 2018

What is IDEAS For Us?

IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) began when a group of passionate university students made the choice to stop talking about environmental issues and begin the very difficult work of trying to […]

October 21, 2021

An Update on Florida’s Fight Against Citrus Greening

From license plates to highway welcome signs, Florida has always been known as the Sunshine State. But, even in the midst of afternoon showers, Florida’s orange groves boast fruits in […]

October 21, 2021

Taking Fossil Fuels Out of the Drivers Seat in Orlando: Electric Vehicle Ordinance

Cars – the reliable transportation they provide grants freedom and independence to their user. And, Orlando residents know that owning a car makes traveling across our sprawling city faster and […]

October 19, 2021

Heat Waves in the United States

What Causes Heat Waves? A heat wave happens when there are three or more days of unusually high maximum and minimum temperatures1. Heat waves are caused by a system of […]

October 13, 2021

Quick Catch Up: Line 3 – Threatening Over 200 Bodies of Water

The Enbridge Line 3 pipeline – here’s what’s happening.  This Canadian company’s pipeline runs from  Alberta, Canada to Superior, Wisconsin.1  On October first, tar sands oil started moving through Line 3 and “will carry 760,000 barrels per day…through more than 200 bodies of water,”1 over 1, 097 miles,2 including 75 miles of wetlands.3 The Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project was an 8.2 billion dollar project and actually doubled its original barrel capacity.2  

October 12, 2021

Florida Native Plant Spotlight: Duckweed

When we think of ways in which we can help the environment we often overlook some of the smallest plant tools to make an environmental change we have Duckweed. Common […]

October 8, 2021

High-Density Housing: An Alternative to Ecosystem Destruction

The American Dream is often pictured in terms of an aspiration to own a house with a yard and white picket fence. People chasing the American Dream typically want a […]

October 4, 2021

Coral Bleaching: Why It’s An Issue and Ways to Stop It

Coral reefs, the “rain forests of the sea,” are a vital part of the biodiversity seen on this planet. These large structures are home to many diverse species who depend […]

September 24, 2021

The Ecology of the Orlando Wetlands and Your Next Visit

Written by Ronald Jones III Just outside of Orlando, Florida lies 1,650 acres of land dedicated to hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and most importantly advanced water treatment. The regular visitor […]

September 21, 2021

Key Points from the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.

The IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, “is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change”1 that was created to give policymakers routine climate change assessments -including implications and potential dangers concerning climate change, and new proposals for adaptation and mitigation.1  You may have heard this report referred to as the UN’s Climate Change Report or AR6. This article will focus on Summary for Policymakers, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, and Chapter 11 of the AR6.

September 16, 2021

How Ecosystem Carbon Capture Could Reverse Global Warming

The Crisis We Face 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 […]