by Mary Campbell, Director, Pinellas County Extension Do you know how much land and ocean it takes to provide the food and products necessary for your everyday life, as well as handle your waste? It is an interesting idea. What if it takes ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 Gainesville, Fla. --- Planning to buy a new ceiling fan for your bedroom? Want to make some easy changes to increase your home's energy efficiency? Wondering if it's ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & LifeMary Campbell, Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Everyone is talking about the price of gas. Developing alternative sources of fuel to power our cars and trucks is of great interest with gas prices soaring and carbon dioxide emissions ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBy: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Sources: Chuck Adams - cmadams@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1826 x223 Bryan Fluech - fluech@ufl.edu, (239) 247-3946 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some saltwater anglers are purists - they would fish with the simplest ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFASBy James Stevenson, Urban Sustainability Educator, Pinellas County ExtensionThe acronym LEED keeps popping up in the newspaper. In fact, LOTS of acronyms keep popping up in the newspaper. Our glossary can help translate what they stand for. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesHappy Earth Day everyone!Today we celebrate the Earth and look at ways of living a little lighter on the planet (we’ve only got one, you know!). Today, there are headlines in newspapers, specials on the television, celebrations in communities, ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationBy: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 View Photo GAINESVILLE, FLA. --- As more consumers struggle with record-breaking energy costs and rapid urban growth puts a strain on Florida's natural resources, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Work & LifeBy: Stu Hutson - (352) 273-3569 Source: Bryan Fluech, fluech@ufl.edu, (239) 417-6310 x225 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- At virtually every seaport mankind has ever built, you're sure to see a pelican at some time or another. The birds ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS ExtensionView Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Home buyers appreciate the benefits of "green" communities, but residents don't necessarily lead more eco-friendly lives than their neighbors in traditional homes, according to two University of Florida studies ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Money Matters, Work & Life