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People are burying tea bags around the world for good reason
Read full article: People are burying tea bags around the world for good reasonHere's how to join the Tea Bag Index discovery where citizens explore the science behind climate change by contributing to soil research on carbon sequestration.
Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight back
Read full article: Will part of Florida be underwater in the near future? Scientists, leaders developing solutions to fight backClimate researchers are raising the alarm about sea level rise, tidal flooding, and extreme rain.
500,000 people — including those in Jacksonville — may be affected by sea level rise by 2050, new study finds
Read full article: 500,000 people — including those in Jacksonville — may be affected by sea level rise by 2050, new study findsStartling projections predict hundreds of thousands of homes could be underwater in just a few decades, with the Jacksonville area at high risk for continued sea level rise.
Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years
Read full article: Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent yearsIce coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes — Lake Superior — having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.
Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb
Read full article: Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climbClimate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate assessment.
St. Johns County residents in flood-prone areas could be eligible for federal grant money to elevate their homes
Read full article: St. Johns County residents in flood-prone areas could be eligible for federal grant money to elevate their homesSt. Johns County residents could be getting help after years of dealing with flooding caused by storms.
This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life
Read full article: This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine lifeA deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.
Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in Europe
Read full article: Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in EuropeA report shows Europeans, particularly in the south of the continent, are being subjected to more heat stress during the summer months as climate change causes longer periods of extreme weather.
A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce flooding
Read full article: A surprising climate change contributor: retention ponds that reduce floodingNew research out of the University of Florida suggests that stormwater ponds, specifically permanently wet retention ponds, are a significant source of climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.
Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin
Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can beginYou probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?
Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984
Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.
Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate change
Read full article: Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate changeWe all know that losing a loved one is tough, and it’s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?
Have a ‘Solutionaries’ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate change
Read full article: Have a ‘Solutionaries’ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate changeNow that we’ve launched our new “Solutionaries” digital newscast, we want to know: Have you seen an episode? How about the latest one? Do you have any ideas for the future?
How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care
Read full article: How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should careThink about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy you’re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?
How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!
Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.
Want to be a ‘street scientist?’ Volunteering might be easier than you think
Read full article: Want to be a ‘street scientist?’ Volunteering might be easier than you thinkEnvironmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as “street scientists,” to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.
How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that
Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly thatWhen it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.
Marijuana farms contributing to climate change, research shows
Read full article: Marijuana farms contributing to climate change, research showsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Growing cannabis indoors is racking up energy production, resulting in large amounts of damaging gases that warm Earth. Electric usage is the highest across the southeast leading to increased CO2 emissions from indoor cannabis cultivation. In Jacksonville, the need for dehumidifiers and air conditioning adds about 1,500 kilograms of emissions to every kilogram of product. The island relies primarily on burning oil for electricity, boosting emissions to over 5,000 kilograms per kilogram of product. As it turns out, Southern California’s moderate climate and renewable power makes it a prime location for the lowest emissions.