A citrus disease might be cured by genetic modification. But would the public allow it?
By JR Williams In 2005, orange groves across Florida began showing signs of a lethal disease called citrus greening. The...
Year: 2019
Are native bees trying to tell us something? Is anyone listening?
By Emily Loewinger About a third of the crops we eat are pollinated by insects, and those insects—bees, in particular—are...
Backyard chickens in Lee County: a growing flock
By Andrea Thrower Do you know what happened to your eggs before you scrambled them for breakfast? If you live...
FGCU’s SoVi Dining teaches students about sustainability
By Mark Pierre The dining hall in South Village at Florida Gulf Coast University provides more than hot meals. It...
E-Waste: How to dispose of your old electronics (VIDEO)
By Cecilia Mojica and Toni Gualandri Don’t drag that old computer to the curb. You know better.
Generating energy from trash in Sarasota
By Andrea Thrower, Pia Jasinski and Yamile Escobar As solid waste decomposes in a landfill, it generates methane, a greenhouse...
Technology in the tides
By Emily Loewinger Last year a toxin in the ocean ravaged south Florida’s coastlines, killed thousands of marine organisms and...
Tiny Homes: Living big through tiny living
By Cecilia Mojica and Toni Gualandri Tiny homes can reduce construction waste as well as provide a more sustainable lifestyle.
Tubular Skylights: Going solar in a unique way (VIDEO)
By Cecilia Mojica and Toni Gualandri Solar tubes are an inventive way to get sunlight into a house, and they’re...
The rebirth of a butterfly garden.
By Sean O'Dea Butterflies are more than beautiful. They benefit nature -- and teach us about handling change.
