April 19, 2024
Environment
Low Flow - Apalachicola River's Falling Water Levels
For decades, northwest Florida's seafood industry has worried about falling water levels in the Apalachicola River, which originates in north Georgia and winds south into Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Published on 1/15/2013
Meanwhile, back at Babcock Ranch...
Developer Syd Kitson wanted to create the greenest city on earth on a southwest Florida cattle ranch. Six years later, his survival shows the importance of another kind of green.
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Published on 11/12/2012
Lake Apopka shows Signs of Recovery
After a near-fatal case of nutrient overload, Lake Apopka is making a comeback.
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Published on 3/20/2012
Geohazards ventures into new areas
Gainesville-based geological services company Geohazards is branching out.
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Published on 1/19/2012
Timber giant Rayonier sees the forest AND the trees
An interview with Paul G. Boynton, CEO of Rayonier
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Published on 1/6/2012
Growing Opportunities at Sun Bulb and Better-Gro
Based in Arcadia, Sun Bulb produces plant bulbs and orchid supplies.
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Published on 9/28/2011
Blue is the New Green: Water Plays a Role in Green Construction
USF professor Daniel Yeh hopes to make water conservation a crucial part of green building.
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Published on 9/20/2011
Green Briefs: Items of Note About Green Development in Florida
News roundup about green building in Florida.
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Published on 9/20/2011
Grain on the Roof: Rooftop Gardens in Florida
Rooftops, vacant lots and neighborhood green spaces across Florida are becoming gardens.
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Published on 9/19/2011
Green Dreams in Florida
Several ambitious developments that stalled during the downturn are moving forward slowly.
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Published on 9/19/2011
What's the biggest reason your company and customers want to build green?
Florida executives answer the question.
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Published on 9/1/2011
Oil Spill Recovery Act Helps Northwest Florida Recover
Eight Florida counties will receive $30 million in funding.
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Published on 8/9/2011
Florida's Springs
Who needs the beach? Deep in the shade, inland Florida conceals the state's most refreshing places to swim.
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Published on 7/15/2011
Science/Innovation - Florida Newsmakers of the Year
Florida Newsmakers of the Year - Science/Innovation - Win Phillips, David Day, Ian MacDonald, William Hogarth
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Published on 1/1/2011
Environment - Florida Newsmakers of the Year
Florida Newsmakers of the Year - Environment - Extreme temperatures
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Published on 1/1/2011
Florida Algae-preneurs - Making Fuel from Algae
Some Florida companies are farming algae, with mixed results.
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Published on 1/1/2011
Algae Contenders
Algae Contenders - Agrisys, Algae Aviation Fuel, Algenol, Aquafiber, Petroalgae
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Published on 1/1/2011
Fuel Supply - Nopetro to Launch Natural Gas Fueling Stations in Florida
Alternative Fuels - Fuel Supply - Nopetro
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Published on 1/1/2011
ICON Interview with Peter Pritchard, including audio
This ICON Interview with turtle zoologist Peter Pritchard includes audio.
Hear Dr. Pritchard talk about turtle brains and conservation efforts.
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Published on 9/1/2010
How the Black Tide Could Affect Florida
The Gulf Oil Spill is biggest in U.S. history.
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Published on 7/1/2010
Both Sides Now - Energy Regulation in Florida
Regulation from the perspective of a businessperson, not a government insider
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Published on 6/1/2010
'Manatee Insanity'
Read an excerpt from Craig Pittman's newest book, 'Manatee Insanity: Inside the War over Florida's Most Famous Endangered Species.'
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Published on 5/1/2010
Future Florida
Watch a trailer and clips of 'Imagining a New Florida,' a documentary produced by the Florida Humanities Council and WPBT-TV Miami. The one-hour feature, which will run on PBS stations May 13, explores how, or if, Floridians can chart a new path toward su
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Published on 5/1/2010
Green by Design
Florida Gulf Coast University installs a new solar power field.
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Published on 5/1/2010
2010 Economic Yearbook: Signs of Life
Florida's economy finally has a pulse again. Layoff notices are down; temp hiring is up.
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Published on 4/1/2010
