The Willow Project: End Fossil Fuels
March 13, 2023
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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 ProFlowers and 1800Flowers, to name a few, make their biggest profits during these special occasions by delivering flowers across the nation. Oftentimes, questions that we fail to ask ourselves include: Where are these flowers coming from? Who is growing them? How are they impacting the world around us? The floriculture industry is a $33 billion international industry that “includes the production of bedding and garden plants, foliage plants, potted flowering
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 planet and the sad reality that our society continues to ignore the topic completely. In between those years, Greta learned everything about climate change; the impacts that greenhouse gas emissions, waste, travel, etc. have on our ecosystems, the air, and our future. The United Nations has declared that there are 11 years to prevent irreversible effects of climate and that we are the last generation to do so. Greta then
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 sandy, dry burrows. Areas such as longleaf pine sandhills, dry prairies, and coastal dunes are ideal for making burrows because they tend to be rather large. On average, burrows are 15 feet long and 7 feet deep, but some have been recorded to be up to 40 feet long and 10 feet deep. “Gopher tortoises are herbivorous; they feed on low-growing plants like wiregrass, broadleaf grasses, gopher apple, and legumes.”
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 due to its convenience and ability to thrive in confined spaces such as balconies and small lawns. Now it is easier than ever to have access to fresh food in the city, without having to leave the comfort of your own home. With over 55% of the world’s population living in cities, micro gardening could be the most affordable and efficient way of culminating and integrating fresh foods into our
Florida is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, making it a hot destination for college students during spring break. Of course, the extra influx of people is a great economic boost to the cities and surrounding towns, but it’s how these students treat the beaches that have made city officials try to deter as many people coming for spring break as possible. The biggest problem happens once the party is over, there are miles and miles of trash left behind. Making it not only a costly endeavor for trash removal but it’s also a serious danger to the surrounding
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 behind these plastic wolves in sheep’s clothing. Of course, many of us grow up drinking bottled water. Whether at social gatherings, work, and even in the comfort of our own home, it has become normalized. Initially, bottled water was the miraculous solution to end the fears of drinking tap water. Many companies used this fear. They generated a demand for the bottled water industry. Then, the demand for bottled water
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