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Tell Me About: Insect Decline

Jul 19, 2022

What’s going on?  Insects account for about 80% of animal life on Earth, but all around the world, their populations … Continue

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Action of the Week: Reduce Light Pollution

Jul 19, 2022

Too much light pollution can lead to injury and death for thousands of migrating birds, sea turtles, and other species. 

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Tell Me About: Avian Influenza

Jul 13, 2022

What’s going on?  Avian Influenza, also known as HPAI, is a highly contagious virus that occurs in a variety of … Continue

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Action of the Week: Sustainable Spring Cleaning

Jul 1, 2022

Make sustainable swaps and reduce your waste while cleaning.

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Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for June

Jun 23, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Now Accepting Applications for Paid Undergraduate Internship with Scientist in Every Florida School

Jun 16, 2022

Students will work on a new teacher professional development program titled “Chewing on Change: Using Fossil Horses to Teach About Macroevolution.”

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Tell Me About: Wildfire Risk in Florida

Jun 7, 2022

What’s going on? A recent study from First Street Foundation suggests that the risk of wildfires in Florida could double … Continue

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Action of the Week: Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day

Jun 1, 2022

Did you know that June 16th is World Sea Turtle Day? This holiday is celebrated on the same day as … Continue

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Florida’s Environment: 15 Stories to Watch for May

May 24, 2022

To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates … Continue

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Action of the Week: Host a Local Clean Up

May 12, 2022

The Waste Issue In 2016, the U.S generated more plastic waste than any other country, amounting to 42 million metric … Continue

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