Arbor Day: Why planting trees isn’t enough
Planting trees is not a silver bullet for solving complex environmental and social problems.
Low-cost, high-quality public transportation will serve the public better than free rides
History shows what works best to rebuild public transit networks, and free transit isn’t high on the list.
Encouraging actions being taken to address climate threat, but much more must be done
We have the power to slow and eventually stop the increase in global temperatures.
Can Florida fend off harmful algal blooms with updated stormwater rules?
A Department of Environmental Protection water quality assessment found over 50% of Florida’s water was polluted in 2022.
Radioactive roads? Legislature considers flooding our streets with cancer-causing chemicals
Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that clears the way for the use of phosphogypsum in road construction.
Who’s in control? Florida public utility facing hostile takeover
The takeover of a Gainesville utility has statewide implications, as well as repercussions for our climate.
Florida’s agricultural producers want to be recognized as part of the climate solution
Florida Climate-Smart Agriculture is working toward identifying and measuring the things the landscape industry provides beyond food, foliage and forest.
Climate change threatens our health
We need to establish heat action plans, public health initiatives, protections for workers and other initiatives.
Why Florida needs to promote, encourage 15-minute city concepts
In such cities, everyday necessities are accessible by a 15-minute walk, bike trip or public transit ride from your home.
Reasons to be optimistic on Florida’s Earth Day 2023
By John Burr There is much to do in Florida and around the world to fight climate change. And there...