Florida boasts the ‘Land of a Thousand Springs,’ should become National Heritage Area
Establishing the Florida Springs National Heritage Area would help preserve and protect our world-class springs.
Tag: water pollution
Drilling for oil: We do not want this for our beautiful state
A permit for drilling in the Apalachicola River floodplain would trade North Florida's natural beauty for short-term economic gain.
Energy-sucking cryptocurrencies good for criminals, bad for consumers
The electricity consumed to mine cryptocurrency continues to grow, with the majority coming from non-renewable sources.
A wish for Florida waters: a grassroots campaign to prevent their pollution
An amendment to Florida's constitution would hold state agencies accountable for actions that allow harm to our waters,
Right to clean water 2026: breaking a downward spiral
Supporters are trying to put a 'Right to Clean and Healthy Waters' amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2026 ...
Pollution could intensify global water scarcity, study shows
Scientists found that more than 3,000 river basins globally are at risk of water scarcity by 2050 in one future ...
Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff and turn a profit
Our promising findings show floating cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution.
Fighting for an ounce of prevention: Urban fertilizer ordinances work for Florida communities
Florida’s ailing waters need more, not less, policies and practices that prevent pollution at its source.
DeSantis touts Florida’s manatee recovery efforts; pollution found in remote parts of Everglades
Blue Spring State Park saw record numbers of manatees in January, a turnaround after a die off experienced in 2020 ...
Forecasts raise concerns over mosquito-borne illnesses in Florida; endangered right whale found dead
Last year, Florida had its largest dengue outbreak in more than 75 years and first locally transmitted malaria in more ...