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Ancient global warming changed earth from ’icehouse to greenhouse’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Earth literally turned over a new leaf 15 million years ago when an earlier version of global warming changed large parts of the planet from lush forests to open grasslands, a new study by scientists at the University of Florida and other institutions shows.

Filed under Research, Environment, Sciences on Monday, December 17, 2007.

UF studies show home buyers like ‘green’ features but may not understand green living

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Home buyers appreciate the benefits of “green” communities, but residents don’t necessarily lead more eco-friendly lives than their neighbors in traditional homes, according to two University of Florida studies conducted in the fast-growing state.

Filed under Research, Environment, Florida on Monday, December 17, 2007.

Fossils excavated from Bahamian blue hole may give clues of early life

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long before tourists arrived in the Bahamas, ancient visitors took up residence in this archipelago off Florida’s coast and left remains offering stark evidence that the arrival of humans can permanently change — and eliminate — life on what had been isolated islands, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Natural History, Environment, Sciences on Monday, December 3, 2007.