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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 March
Florida’s Environment: 10 Stories to Watch for January
Florida’s Environment: 11 Stories to Watch for November
Action of the Week
Action of the Week: Celebrate National Park Week
April 20th-28th is National Park Week! Did you know that Florida is home to 11 national parks? Read to learn about National Park Week and how you can celebrate.
Action of the Week: Beachcombing
For thousands of years, humans have been trekking up and down shorelines to pick up items of interest such as…
Action of the Week: Learn to Sew
Whether mending a seam or designing an upcycled garment, learning to sew slows down the fashion industry’s high consumption rate.
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: Tropicalization
Tell Me About: Climate Resilience
Tell Me About: Superfund Sites
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