WUFT 89.1/90.1 WUFT Classic Live TV DONATE

Tag Archives: business

The Navy Is On The Front Lines Of Adapting To Climate Change

July 17, 2019 Environment

By Brendan Rivers “Climate change will affect the Department of Defense’s ability to defend the Nation and poses immediate risks to U.S. national security.” – DoD Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap, 2014 Naval Station Mayport sits 15 miles east of Downtown Jacksonville at the mouth of the St. Johns River. One of two major naval installations in Jacksonville, Mayport is home base for the Navy’s third-largest fleet, along with more than 15,000 active-duty personnel and 32,000 of their family members. Any

Read More »

Sandy Soil And Rising Seas Spell Septic Tank Disaster In Florida

July 17, 2019 Environment

By Brendan Rivers Communities across Florida are already grappling with aging septic tanks, which leak into groundwater and are considered a leading cause of toxic algae blooms. As sea level rise is expected to worsen that situation, the state and cities are beginning to tackle the expensive task of converting septic systems to sewer or newer septic technologies. It’s no small challenge. Floridians are estimated to be using 2.6 million septic systems, most of them the conventional variety with two

Read More »
© 2023 WUFT / Division of Multimedia Properties