Friday, May 24, 2019

Florida’s new governor brings a new approach to climate change

By Amy Green
Marketplace
Communities in Florida, one of the states most vulnerable to climate change, are grappling with erosion and loss of property. In a break from recent precedent, the state’s new governor, Ron DeSantis, is not only acknowledging climate change, but is willing to pay to help communities that are affected. Listen here

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Concern And Worry As Recovery Of North America's Most Endangered Bird Moves Ahead

By Amy Green
WMFE
It’s a milestone in the effort to save North America’s most endangered bird: For the first time wildlife managers are releasing captive-raised Florida grasshopper sparrows in the wild.
They hope to augment the fast-dwindling population on the Central Florida prairie. But they are moving ahead despite strong opposition from some researchers who say the releases could harm the sparrows on the brink of extinction. Listen here