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Earth to Florida: 2023 Year in Review
In case you missed them, we've compiled our feature stories from 2023.
10 Reasons to be Thankful in Florida
Our state is a unique paradise worth preserving.
Hydrogen by the Hour: Navigating the Nation’s Green Hydrogen Frontier
"Green hydrogen” is a promising buzzword you may have heard on the news, but what is it, and what is it used for?
Feature Video
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, commonly known as the EPA, helps keep our country’s air, water and land healthy and clean. It’s a “regulatory agency,” which means that Congress gives it authority to specify details of implemented environmental laws. These details, called “regulations,” make laws applicable to individuals, businesses, governments and more.
Over the last 50 years, U.S. legislators have passed dozens of laws that the EPA must oversee. Watch our video to learn more about the history of environmental policy in the U.S. and what it aims to protect.
Learn more about Earth systems-related topics through our other student-produced educational videos!
What’s Going on in Florida? Environmental Stories to Watch
To pair with the rest of our educational content in each Earth to Florida newsletter, we bring you monthly updates on Florida news.
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for January
Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for November
Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for October
Action of the Week
Action of the Week: Read Up On Sustainability
There are many books that feature sustainability and the environment, but we’ve included a list of recommendations to get you started. Authors cover topics...
Action of the Week: Eat Less Red Meat
Read to learn more about the meat industry and how to reduce your consumption of red meat!
Action of the Week: Frozen Florida – How to Protect Your Plants
Florida is home to many tropical plants, which may experience dangerous conditions for their survival during colder winter months.
What We’re Reading
Environmental protection and social justice are deeply intertwined, and we cannot accurately communicate the environmental issues facing our state without acknowledging this relationship. In this monthly Earth to Florida segment, we will share articles and videos that help explain these connections.
- A Miccosukee led plan could finally end new oil drilling efforts in the Everglades
- FEMA changes promise faster help—and more up front cash – for hurricane survivors
- At last, clean water for Bithlo residents
Tell Me About
Explore the posts below to learn about various environmental issues in Florida! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@UFEarthSystems) for more!
Tell Me About: Superfund Sites
Tell Me About: Regenerative Design in Florida
Tell Me About: The History of Wild Megafauna at Paynes Prairie
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