It’s easy to shut down arguments about environmental policy made by scientists. In fact, it only takes one word: “alarmist.”
When a meteorologist warns Floridians of an impending hurricane and the catastrophic damage that could result from such a storm, most people heed the warnings and batten down the hatches. Recently, scientists discovered that a massive ice sheet in Antarctica melted past the point of return, and in the coming decades could seriously threaten coastal cities, especially those in Florida.
Tomorrow will be too late. We need to reduce our waste now. Almost every environmental issue we face goes back to overconsumption. In the U.S. alone, 40 percent of food today goes uneaten, according to the National Resources Defense Council. That’s not only the equivalent of $165 billion of food Americans are wasting each year, but there is also the problem of environmental damage caused by its production and disposal.
Wildlife specialists are worried about the potential impact of an invasive species of lizard on Florida’s ecosystems. Though Gainesville isn’t affected, students’ hometowns may be.
About 26 Democratic senators, including Florida Senator Bill Nelson, and two independents pulled an all-nighter Monday in the Capitol to discuss climate change.
Chris Johns did not know what to expect when he went to Hawaii in April. What he found was 15 species of moth previously thought to be extinct.
Sustainable UF has challenged Greek Gators to cap their water usage.
Sustainable UF’s new solar-powered Sustainability Hut shined at its debut on Turlington Plaza on Tuesday.
As an investigation continues into the cause of a solar panel fire that closed Best Buy for about two hours last week, local businesses with solar panel systems are emphasizing that solar is safe.
A grant may soon make setting up solar panels for residents and small businesses easier and more affordable.
It was about noon when Josh Johnson and his wife opened their front door to one knock, three people and 15 new light bulbs.
LIVE OAK — When Suwannee County resident Lori McCraney describes the ideal vision for her county, she never imagined an incinerator.
Journalism is dead, and we all know it.
Gainesville Police are investigating an oil spill that forced city officials to close a portion of Southwest Second Avenue in the southwest portion of Gainesville’s Innovation District for more than four hours Saturday.
The leftover cooking oil from those fried Oreos and Twinkies at the Alachua County Fair last week will likely end up fueling a truck or electrical generator.
A local conservation organization will host its first Halloween ball on Friday.
Koalas are an iconic part of Australian culture, but a new study reveals that the country’s lack of koala protection may result in a dramatic loss of the population.
We’ve been talking about some serious issues in this country lately — the government shutdown, what to do about the National Security Agency and how to make gun possession safer.
At an event where students were encouraged to let go of their secrets, many walked home with their baggage still floating over their heads.
Reusable metal or plastic utensils can be a cheaper alternative to disposable ones, in theory. But Krishna House learned that it wasn’t the case when it introduced metal dishes and utensils to Krishna Lunch.
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