By Editor on August 18, 2010
Energy Star appliances can help households save about one third of their annual energy expenses.
Posted in environment | Tagged environment
By Publisher on August 18, 2010
After participating in 3 Sunsplash Events, and being on several event committees, it is time to evaluate how rules and regulations hamper any meaningful event development here on island.
Posted in Community Events, Entertainment, environment, Festivities, News | Tagged government regulations
By Editor on August 14, 2010
Florida Public Utilities will conduct a free energy inspection to give you energy and money saving recommendations.
Posted in environment | Tagged save energy
By Publisher on July 23, 2010
As human growth encroaches upon nature, it takes people with respect, common sense and accountability to address the inevitable frictions. Private docks in Nassau County’s Aquatic Preserves need attention.
Posted in environment | Tagged aquatic preserve
By Publisher on July 14, 2010
Even in the dog days of summer in the heat of the Florida Humidors it is possible to adjust your body, stay comfortable and save money.
Posted in environment, Feature, News, Tips | Tagged environment friendly
By Judie Mackie on July 13, 2010
It is hurricane season. Keeping your trees pruned is one of the best ways to reduce property damage from hurricanes, tropical systems and high winds.
Posted in environment, This Hurricane Season | Tagged environment, Gardening
By Judie Mackie on July 11, 2010
My mother’s recent encounter with a water moccasin prompted this reminder about the danger of this water snake.
Posted in environment | Tagged wildlife
By Editor on July 8, 2010
Envirovet is a program at White Oak Conservation Center in Florida and hosts veterinarians, vet students and wildlife biologists.
Posted in environment | Tagged wildlife
By Judie Mackie on July 6, 2010
There are several reports of toxic gases spreading inland and some scientists are warning people to get out of the Gulf now!
Posted in environment, Opinion | Tagged oil spill disaster
By Publisher on July 3, 2010
I think that having a city ordinance that prevents the random destruction of healthy trees is a must, but a dead and rotting tree? Give us all a break and if you need verification, a photograph should do.
Posted in Editorial, environment | Tagged tree removal ordinance
By Editor on June 27, 2010
It is time to turn off your beach lights for the turtles on Amelia Island as turtle hatchlings find their way to the beach.
Posted in environment, Marine Event | Tagged wildlife
By Editor on June 23, 2010
Make a statement against the Gulf oil spill and the potential of offshore oil drilling off the coast of Amelia Island.
Posted in environment | Tagged environment, oil spill
By Publisher on June 22, 2010
Iceland’s Capital Reykjavik gets all its hot water and building heat from geothermal energy technology.
Posted in environment, Feature | Tagged geothermal energy
By Editor on June 22, 2010
Volunteers made booms of hair, fur, fleece and feathers for use in the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but BP officials say, “No thanks!”
Posted in environment, Feature | Tagged environment, oil spill disaster