Search results for: “Natural Resource Management”
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10 Edible Invasive in Florida
10 Edible Invasive in Florida 10 Edible invasive in Florida. Invasive plants are one of the main reasons biodiversity in Florida is on a steady decline. These invasive species are often able to outcompete native plants, animals, and even insects for essential resources whether that is food, shelter, or other basic needs. Biodiversity refers to…
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All About The Build Back Better Act
On November 19th, 2021, the House passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) with a close 220 to 213 vote.1 Now that the BBBA is onto the Senate, let’s look at what the bill contains for fighting the climate crisis as it proposes a total of $555 billion in clean energy and climate investments.2 PHOTO…
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Organic Farming
Organic Farming: Your Complete Guide Organic farming: your complete guide. What is organic? The United States Drug Administration (USDA) describes organic agriculture as “the application of a set of cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.”1 Organic producers use only natural materials and processes…
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West Coast Drought: Scarcities in Water and Food
As the summer season rolls around and global temperatures begin to increase, the West Coast faces the start of a long drought. This year’s drought is expected to last till the end of summer, with the potential of conditions worsening as temperatures continue to increase. The West Coast is known to have a hot, dry…
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Recycling: The Complete Guide for City of Orlando
Recycling: The Complete Guide for City of Orlando Recycling. What is it? Why Should I Recycle? It is an essential component of limiting our carbon footprint on Earth. The act includes placing materials into a separate container to be sorted and baled for reuse. Recycling allows us to turn materials that would have been thrown…
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Nestle to Deplete Ginnie Springs
Nestle to Deplete Ginnie Springs Nestle to Deplete Ginnie Springs. Recently, a corporation called Seven Springs Water Co. attempted to renew their water permit allowing them to drain the water from Ginnie Springs to sell to Nestle Waters North America or NWNA. However, this time they wanted to increase the amount of water they drained.…
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6 Ways Trees Improve Cities and Suburbs
6 Ways Trees Improve Cities and Suburbs 6 Ways Trees Improve Cities and Suburbs. According to the nonprofit organization American Forests1, more than 140 million acres of America’s forests are located in cities and towns. Bringing a little piece of the forest into our urban and suburban world confers numerous benefits. Wherever you live, it’s…
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10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water Daily
10 Easy Ways to Conserve Water Daily. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the average American uses approximately 88 gallons of water a day (1). Not only is this excessive usage of water detrimental to the environment, but it is also a costly issue. Keep reading to find out how you can reduce…
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Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea
Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea Sustainable Development Progress at IDEAS For Us Guinea. One of the greatest and most impactful ways in which IDEAS For Us (IDEAS) is moving towards environmental sustainability is through the work of our international branches. IDEAS is not just a movement for Orlando – it’s a global…
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Protecting the Peatlands: Congo’s Carbon Time Bomb
Protecting the Peatlands: Congo’s Carbon Time Bomb Protecting the Peatlands in Congo: A Carbon Time Bomb. In 2017, a group of researchers discovered the world’s largest tropical peatland hidden in the heart of the Congo Basin (1). This area, named the Cuvette Centrale, hosts the greatest storage of carbon in Africa, with an estimated 30…
