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APPS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE
By Kiah St. Onge Yergi Changing habits is hard. Many people find support and success with the use of assistive technology. Like Fitbits and Weight Watchers help dieters keep track [...]
Irrespective of Party Affiliation, Floridians believe in Climate Change
These days it seems difficult to find common ground among Republicans and Democrats, but one thing we now know, Floridians overwhelming agree that climate change is happening and that [...]
Three SWFL Cities May be Underestimating Flood Risk
Three Southwest Florida cities may be significantly underestimating their flood risk, according to new data produced First Street Foundation’s Flood Factor model. The Flood Factor model identified that in Cape [...]
One Climate Solution: Encourage More Telecommuting
The public health and economic crises that have unfolded since March and the calls for social justice that erupted in June have upended the status quo we called “normal’ and [...]
Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 2.
Despite COVID-19, Growing Climate Solutions continues to grow and advance its climate program! Read our June newsletter to learn about the SWFL Climate Ambassador Program we launched in May, and [...]
SWFL Climate Ambassadors Complete Training
Our first cohort of SWFL Climate Ambassadors completed the 3-hour training program in May and are now ready to engage the public in climate discussions. The SWFL Climate Ambassador program [...]
Shhhh and Listen
Shhhhh Everyone and Listen By Ana Puszkin-Chevlin, Ph.D. May 22, 2020 On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, in April 2020, cities around the world documented cleaner air and water [...]
Montreal, Kyoto and Paris – an overview of international climate accords
By Kiah St. Onge-Yergi, Intern and Sandra Mollinedo, FGCU Student The Montreal Protocol, 1987 The Montreal Protocol termed the “Montreal Protocol on Substances that Depleted the Ozone,” is an international [...]
Repurposing Streets: Replacing cars with socially-distanced people
Across the globe, stay at home orders and social distancing requirements are making transportation planners and public officials re-think how street infrastructure can better serve residents. From Seattle to New [...]
Announcing SWFL Climate Ambassador Training Program
May 27th & May 28th from 3:00-4:30 pm Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida, through their partner ecoAmerica, is excited to offer a NEW Climate Ambassador Program: Harnessing [...]
Global Warming Changes Bird Migration Patterns
by Kiah St. Onge-Yergi, Growing Climate Solutions Intern This past weekend I walked the CREW Marsh Trails with my dog to break-up my self-isolation with a few hours of fresh [...]
Newsletter Vol.1 Issue 1
We’ve been busy in 2020! Read our newsletter and learn about Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida's activities and impact. It also features thought-provoking articles on sustainable lifestyle [...]
Don’t Let COVID-19 Drain Us
Conserving water while washing your hands is important. In the face of the Convid-19 Pandemic washing your hands more frequently is vital, especially: After interactions with others After returning from [...]
Growing Climate Solutions convenes Leadership Circle to begin developing solutions for Southwest Florida’s changing climate
An influential group of leaders from across Southwest Florida has begun outlining action steps as the region addresses the impacts of its changing climate. Growing Climate Solutions – Path to [...]
Growing Climate Solutions Regional Director Speaks to Naples Press Club
We were privileged to speak to the @pressclubswfl in February to introduce ourselves to the organization and the region. Our Executive Director, Dr. Ana Puszkin-Chevlin, led an engaging discussion on [...]
Antarctic warming shows dire need for climate change action
It is important to pay attention to the impacts of climate change across the globe, not just in Southwest Florida. Recently, Antarctica warmed to temperatures closer to those our region [...]
Growing Climate Solutions expands in Southwest Florida
We can ALL do something about climate change – and we need to do it now. Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive Southwest Florida was launched as a collaborative initiative [...]
