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Featured News
Meeting Postponed: Blue-Green Algae Task Force to Hold Public Meeting Aug. 30
The meeting will take place at the University of Florida and be streamed live on The Florida Channel.
The Amazon is burning: 4 essential reads on Brazil’s vanishing rainforest
Environmental researchers explain how farming, big infrastructure projects and roads drive the deforestation that’s slowly killing the Amazon.
The Gulf Dead Zone: Smaller Measurement Doesn’t Hide Big Problem
The Gulf dead zone did not reach its record-setting prediction this year, but scientists say the measurement may not paint the full picture of the problem.
Stories to watch:
- Fires in Amazon Rain Forest Have Surged This Year (New York Times)
- Nestle wants to bottle water from Florida’s Ginnie Springs — for free (Gainesville Sun)
- Grand Jury Report Warns Health Of Biscayne Bay Is ‘At A Tipping Point’ (WLRN)
Action of the Month
Action of the Month: Try your Hand at Home Composting
Imperfect composting is OK and you don't need any fancy equipment to get started.
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Learning Opportunities
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