Alicia Betancourt
Alicia Betancourt is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Director and Community Development Agent. Alicia works on community risk reduction and resiliency and is a Certified Climate Practitioner (CCP).
BIRD FLU CONCERN SPELL TROUBLE FOR MIGRATORY GROUPS FLYING OVER THE KEYS
We have been hearing a lot about avian influenza, or H5N1, and the price of eggs in the news recently. It got me thinking:...
CONSUMER FRIENDLY: COLUMNIST DIGS INTO THE ‘BUY NOTHING FOR A YEAR’ TREND
It is a new year, and I want to work on what I can do to make it more planet-friendly.
To live more climate-aware and...
IS IT NEWS, OPINION OR FAKE NEWS? A GUIDE TO RELIABLE SOURCES
How can you tell which news is real or not? Many people get their news through TV and social media; it can be hard...
AMERICAN DEBT AND DELINQUENCY ARE RISING; TAKE CONTROL WITH THESE TIPS
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The history of happy hour is rich and varied, evolving over time and across different cultures.
Happy hour is associated with letting loose without letting...
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