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fernanda gastelu sits on a sailboat in a greenland fjord

Arctic Exposed: What Greenland Can Tell Us About Water’s Future in a Changing World

Feb 27, 2023

Greenland’s ice is melting at an increasing rate, transforming previously ice-covered landscapes exposed and making way for new ecosystems to flourish.

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10 Reasons to be Thankful in Florida

Dec 15, 2022

Take a step back and practice gratitude for all the wonders that make the Sunshine State a unique paradise worth preserving.

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Saving Seagrass from Scarring

Oct 31, 2022

Read on to learn how boaters can play a part in conserving seagrass communities.

florida panther crossing

Why Did the Panther Cross the Road?

Aug 25, 2022

How wildlife crossings help manage wildlife movement in the face of rapid urbanization.

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Trees Provide Hope in the Slowing of Climate Change ⁠— But They Can’t Do It Alone

Jul 21, 2022

Restoration efforts are aiming to restore the ability of forests to store our carbon dioxide emissions and slow the rate of global warming.

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The Bellwether Bird of Florida’s Wetlands

Jun 22, 2022

What can snail kites can tell us about Florida’s changing environment?

piney point

A Timeline of the Piney Point Wastewater Disaster

Apr 22, 2022

Explore our timeline to take a look back at the long history of the site and to catch up on what’s been happening lately.

Historic Florida State Capitol

Florida’s Environment: What Happened this Session

Feb 25, 2022

Our student-led team has sifted through thousands of bills to find those that pertain to our state’s environment.

manatee

By Saving the Sea Cows, We’re Saving Ourselves

Jan 27, 2022

The varied and complicated threats facing manatees are the same threats facing Florida’s waterways and those who depend on them.

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How Combating Food Waste Can Help Our Environment

Dec 13, 2021

While food waste can unnecessarily threaten global food security, it also places a burden on our natural environment.

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PO Box 112710
University of Florida
Gainesville FL 32611-2710

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