Search results for: “Health and Environment”
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Food Apartheids: The Fight for Food Accessibility
The fight against food apartheids and for food accessibility has been a prevalent topic, both in media and government offices, for years. Many communities suffer due to economic and financial reasons, yet some have been given a bad hand from the beginning – all due to racial discrimination and prejudice. This lack of access to…
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Deforestation in DRC Leads to Disasters
Deforestation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been ongoing for decades. Forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. Annual deforestation rates exceeded 2.5 million acres in the past five years and are believed to have surged during the COVID-19 pandemic (Schneider, 2020). Poor governance and corruption have created a dangerous mix for the…
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Beach Clean-Ups: Join Us at New Smyrna!
Beach Clean-Ups: Join Us at New Smyrna! Let’s keep our beloved beaches clean and pristine.
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How Water In Florida Filters Itself
“There is an unbreakable link between human health and wellbeing and ecosystems” – Walter Reid You can define, navigate, and best understand Florida by learning about the water underneathe and throughout its landscape. This article will dive into the self-sustaining, natural filtration systems that keep our aquatic ecosystems beautiful and biodiverse. These processes are always…
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IDEAS For Us – Branches Pakistan Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us Pakistan was launched in 2022 with the goal of bringing environmental action to the region of Punjab. Our branch leader and founder, Muhammad Ajlal, is working to mobilize his community in eco action projects, with a focus on the needs of his…
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St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight
The longest river that begins and ends within the state of Florida is the St. Johns. Originating at Blue Cypress Lake, the St. Johns River meanders over 300 miles north to its terminus in the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.1,2 At its southern end, the river is shallow and marsh-like, scarcely navigable by boat. As it works…
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Orange County Transportation Tax
Are you experiencing climate anxiety, too? I don’t know about everyone else, but climate anxiety and even climate grief have been hitting me hard recently. We’ve seen some intense natural disasters this year, like monumental flooding in Pakistan and the devastating Hurricane Ian. In 2021, we saw disasters like the Colorado Marshall Fire, during…
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Paper Is Better Than Plastic: 3 Reasons Why
Does anyone else remember being taught in elementary school that plastic is more environmentally friendly than paper? More specifically, the idea was that plastic is infinitely renewed through recycling, and, opposingly, that trees are a nonrenewable resource. While this might sound like a valid concept, it’s far from the truth. Instead, many qualities of paper make…
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The Florida Panther: FL Native Animal Series
The first animal to be featured on a Florida Native Animal Spotlight Series is an obvious choice: Florida’s own state animal, The Florida Panther! The Florida Panther is a subspecies of the mountain lion. They are a large, tan cat with a unique crooked tail and a patch of fur like a cowlick on their…
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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…
