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Jacksonville sports a ‘greener’ tree

21. November 2008

According to the Financial News and Daily Record, the artificial “tree” display at the Landing this year is significantly more environmentally friendly than a real tree… The tree lighting ceremony is creeping closer on the calendar. It will be lit the day after Thanksgiving, this year on Nov. 28. The new artificial tree is much “greener” [...]

Farmers Markets are growing business

14. July 2008

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Farmers markets are booming business locally, as people are putting a greater emphasis on buying fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Jacksonville Farmers Market on Beaver Street has filled all of its vendor slots and is now looking to expand. And other local markets are doing well in Fernandina, Neptune Beach, [...]

Our interview with Brian Pippin

7. July 2008

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Brian Pippin is the Conservation Coordinator for JEA and recently took a few moments to answer some of our questions about their solar incentives program as well as other energy conservation issues. Hopefully this information will be helpful to anyone who is currently thinking about installing solar or wind technology in their home… JaxDaily: What [...]

JEA buying into the nuclear alternative

7. July 2008

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It appears that local utility JEA is nearing a deal to add 206 megawatts of nuclear generated electricity to the local powergrid. Nuclear is considered more environmentally friendly that coal and natural gas, and it is expected to be more econonically competitive as fuel costs continue to rise. The Times-Union reports… The energy, which will be [...]

Oil Spill in the St. Johns River

22. May 2008

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WOKV is reporting that there was a minor oil spill in the St. Johns River, but it doesn’t look like there will be any significant damage to the environment or wildlife and the mess is expected to be cleaned up within in a few days… A dredging barge breaks in an oil line, spilling thousands of [...]

NASA Angers Environmental Groups

15. April 2008

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NASA is proposing the development of a new commercial space launch facility and has identified several potential locations, one of which is on the southwest shoreline of Mosquito Lagoon. But that site is drawing criticism from some lawmakers and environmental groups, including the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida. “We have strong objections to both proposed alternatives. [...]