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The alternative candidate
An interview with Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein.
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Meat production and its effects on the environment and our health
Cutting back on meat consumption goes a long way toward helping the environment and living healthier.
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Find great green holiday gifts from nonprofit organizations
Find a wide range of gifts from green and environmental nonprofits that use the proceeds to fund important work and from green companies online.
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Chemicals, pollution and rising cancer rates
Most researchers now agree that environmental factors play a significant role today in determining who gets cancer and who doesn’t.
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Beyond Sustainability Conference at Hillsborough Community College: Nov. 3-4
Panels on green jobs, socially responsible investing and social justice, showcasing the latest in research, policy and grassroots actions.
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Suncoast Sierra Club’s “Spookfest Fun-draiser”: Sat., 10/29
Food, live music, environmental costume contest and fun for the whole family.
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Genetic pollution from GMOs threatens genetic diversity and global food security
The release into the natural environment of these altered genes creates the risk that they might breed with wild plants or animals and spread out uncontrollably.
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“Nonpoint source pollution” could be the largest threat to our water quality
It comes from many diffuse sources, like natural and human-made pollutants.
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Ocean dead zones
Agricultural runoff is a primary culprit, but sewage, vehicular and industrial emissions and natural factors cause dead zones.
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program’s Invasive Species poetry contest winners announced
“Clever verse from humorous to serious described nasty invasives.”
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Tips for environmental volunteerism during the sweltering summer months
Help the great outdoors from inside!
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Debt-for-nature swaps
Agreements where a portion of a developing nation’s foreign debt is forgiven in exchange for local investments in environmental conservation measures.
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Why are recycled plastics sorted?
Disposable packaging has increased by more than 10,000 percent over the past 50 years.
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Solar PowerMods: The disaster relief shelter solution
Flexible solar panels that simultaneously provide shelter and energy.
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Throw a soiree the eco-friendly way
From simple to ‘go-the-extra-mile’ ideas.
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‘Unite the Gulf for Environmental Justice’ round table and coastal awareness concert
Thursday, June 30th, in Brooksville.
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Planning for the next Katrina
What’s being done to safeguard these communities for when the next big storm hits?
