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Episode 116: It's Getting Hot Out Here: How To Help Cool Florida

Cathy Salustri Season 3 Episode 116

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There's no denying Florida's dealing with its hottest summer in... well, as long as we've measured such things. It's tempting to feel like individuals cannot make a difference, but that's not the case. This week's episode goes over simple things everyone can do to help cool Florida — and the planet.

Links we mentioned

The Plastic Project

FDEP's letter to the EPA

Diane Roberts' brilliant opinion piece from the Florida Phoenix

Map of Wakulla cave system (largest on the planet)

Proposed 16-pump gas station above aforementioned cave system fails

Florida Springs Council



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