When I first heard about a new solar farm only a few miles from my home, I was excited and happy. But later when the project was discussed publicly at a townhouse, I was surprised […]
Clean megaprojects divide surprise group: environmentalists–
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Clean megaprojects divide surprise group: environmentalists–
When I first heard about a new solar farm only a few miles from my home, I was excited and happy. But later when the project was discussed publicly at a townhouse, I was surprised […]
Plan board approves solar project near Archer
This controversial proposal is one step closer to finalization. Environmentalists, who almost always support solar as clean energy, are divided on this issue. This weighs the issue of environmental justice vs. the possibility of […]
Solar farm will be a good neighbor
The proposed solar farm at a local site has drawn criticism from some environmentalists who view it as falling short of environmental justice. Comments by OSFR historian Jim Tatum. [email protected] – A river is like […]
Community should have input in solar development
The following op-ed is published online in the Gainesville Sun and will likely appear in the Sunday hard edition. In an effort to support communities that have been marginalized, sometimes big NGO’s must take a […]
Remove dark cloud from Florida’s solar future
It is a fact of life that when you have something of value, someone often appears who wants to take it away from you. Such is the case with JEA of Jacksonville trying to make […]