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A porcupine Caribou tends to its calf in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Why Oil Drilling is Detrimental to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Daegan Walker, Sophomore Staff Writer
January 19, 2021
Hillsborough County recycles nearly 562,000 tons of garbage into energy annually.

COVID-19 and Florida’s Environment

Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Currently, the United States has nearly 15,000 Christmas tree farms.

Fresh or Fake: The US is Facing a Christmas Tree Shortage

Alexa Fredericks, Senior Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
The Salvation Army and Sunshine Thrift Store are two popular thrift stores in the Tampa Bay Area. Photo Credit: Hope Joffray/ Achona Online

Why Thrifting is Beneficial for the Environment

Hope Joffray, Senior Staff Writer
September 10, 2019
“We actually just saw [an example of this law], unfortunately, on Gandy. An arborist that was allowing the destruction of trees that were in good shape. The issue with that is, you can’t fix that. You cannot put grown trees back where they were,” says Mayor of Tampa, Jane Castor.

Over 30 Trees Cut Down On Gandy Boulevard, Sparking Outrage

Mei Lamison , Editor-in-Chief
August 27, 2019
The United States is only 5% of the world’s population, but is responsible for 25% of global emissions.

Environmental Issues Grow Worse than Ever Before

Mei Lamison , Junior Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
The first Earth Day was launched 47 years ago to advocate for environmental protection and reform. Although it began in America, the holiday expanded to a worldwide celebration.

Festivities and Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Isabella Thorpe, Sophomore Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Taylor also contributed sculptures to other underwater museums located in the Antilles, the Bahamas, and Mexico.

Europe’s New Underwater Museum Raises Environmental Awareness

Valerie White, Senior Staff Writer
January 25, 2017
Credit: Gabby Ragano, Senior The AP Studio students send a portfolio to the College Board that consists of breadth and concentration pieces.

AP Studio Students Create an Inventive Environmental Project

Valerie White, Senior Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Cartaya applied her issue of smoking to the Butterfly Effect, which is the concept that a small cause can create large effects, and incorporated it into her piece.

AP Studio Raises Awareness for Environmental Issues

Rachel McKenna, Social Media Editor
September 26, 2016
A view of COP 21s English Twitter page. It provides daily updates and information on progress being made at the summit.

World Leaders Attempt to Change Climate Change

Jeanine Ramirez, Senior News Editor
December 5, 2015
There is No Planet B

There is No Planet B

Karlee Nipper, Junior Staff Writer
October 2, 2014
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