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Certain Candles May Cause Health Risk And Cleaning Problems

GAINESVILLE –This is the time of year when cinnamon and bayberry candles conjure memories of holidays past. Tapers and votives illuminate festive meals and religious ceremonies, and pillars provide a special holiday ambiance.

Filed under Research, Health, Environment on Wednesday, December 22, 1999.

UF Center To Help Expand Construction Reuse And Recycling Industry

GAINESVILLE — With computers now standard tools in architecture and building construction, University of Florida researchers are creating software to help with the other end of the process: taking buildings apart.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Environment on Thursday, December 9, 1999.

UF Survey: Most Floridians Willing To Pay To Restore The Everglades

GAINESVILLE — Although support varies depending on the cost of the remedies, most Floridians are willing to pay for restoring the Everglades to their original condition, a new University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida, Agriculture on Friday, December 3, 1999.