December Newsletter - 2020 - Growing Climate Solutions

December Newsletter – 2020

The last newsletter of the year offers tips for sustainable holidays, a summary of climate and environmental measures passed during the November election, and a provocative essay on alternatives to greenhouse gas reduction for addressing global warming. If the holidays offer you time to catch up on newsworthy articles, we have some suggestions. Links to great reading are at the bottom of the page. Link here to the compiled newsletter, or read some articles on our blog page.

Amendments Risk Increased Density on Sanibel & Captiva Islands

In July, we wrote about proposed controversial amendments to Lee County’s Land Development Code. Land Development Codes (LDCs) are regulations that govern land use and property development including zoning, natural resource

Find Peace in Nature with Forest Bathing

When people think of forests, they may envision stands of trees such as maple, pine, spruce, or fir typically found up north. But Southwest Florida has forests, too. And forest

Soaring Temps Put Reefs at Risk

Summer’s skyrocketing temperatures have disrupted communities around the world, fueling unprecedented wildfires, storm events, and health concerns. Beyond the shoreline, temperatures are also soaring. In July of 2023, South Florida’s

Is Heat the New Hot Message?

By Dr. Ana Puszkin-Chevlin For more than a decade, the perils of climate change in Florida have been discussed in terms of increased hurricane intensity and sea level rise.