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Fracking in Florida: What To Know

What the Frack Florida! Fracking vs. Environmentalists has been a long fought battle for years over the fracturing of the Earth for resource gain. So, do environmentalists have a fighting chance in finally defeating fracking in Florida? Now, let’s dive into the history of fracking to learn more and make your own determination. What is “Fracking”? Simply put, fracking is a method using pressurized liquid to fracture rock and obtain natural gas or oil. By

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Global Companies & 21st Century Sustainability

If climate change continues unabated, this is our reality before the century’s end: rising seas, algae-laden oceans, scarcity of clean drinking water, smog-filled skies, dangerous heat temperatures, devastating natural disasters. Watch or read the news and you’re bound to find reports of a warming planet. But amid the doom and gloom, there’s reason for hope: Corporations with global outreach have taken note, and are leading the way to building a more sustainable future. Jacobs, a

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What Celebrities Are Really Doing for Australia and the Amazon

As people who lack the resources many celebrities have, it is difficult to understand why those who do have the resources wouldn’t donate a part of their wealth to aid our planet. This is especially questionable with recent horrific occurrences such as the Amazon and Australia wildfires, which were both at their peak in late August through September. How much money was donated to these tragedies thus far is unclear, however which celebrity has or

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Split Oak Forest: The Fight for Conservation

Valerie Anderson, a geographical information science analyst, doesn’t have a favorite area of Split Oak Forest so much as a favorite time of year: fall. The season brings scores of purple flowers to the 1,700-acre nature preserve. Garberia, Vanillaleaf, Hairy Chaffhead, Slender Blazing Star. These are just a handful that capture her interest, not only for their resplendent colors—a mix of fuchsias, a mosaic of purples—but for their “glorious smell” and pollinator value. “You wouldn’t

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woke music

Environmentally “Woke” Music

Songs From Celebrities About Climate Change Music is power. A power that has the ability to connect millions of people around the world. In recent years of the climate crisis, music has been used by progressive artists to mobilize individuals into climate activism. Innovative musical art brings awareness to relevant environmental issues from America to Australia. Bump this environmental playlist to inspire the climate activist in you!  “Feels Like Summer” “Feels Like Summer,” by Childish

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pest prevention

Can Pest Prevention Be Sustainable?

When most people think pest control, “eco-friendly” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. More often than not, pesticides fall into the class of anthropogenic pollution, human negligence of the fragile ecological systems that preserve our world and the environment. But what if a company took a more forward-thinking, problem-solving approach to lawn care and pest prevention, integrating not just quick fixes but sustainable, long-term solutions? The Official IDEAS For Us Podcast – S1E2

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IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is an Orlando-based 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit organization and accredited NGO of the United Nations. IDEAS creates global environmental solutions through local action.
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