About this episode

The episode discusses various environmental challenges in Florida, including a proposed data center and invasive pests, along with NASA's satellite rescue efforts and a graduate's future plans.

From a proposed Polk County data center to an invasive pest threatening crops, environmental challenges are mounting across Florida. Let’s get some details on those environmental stories. Then, NASA tries to rescue a sinking satellite and the many happenings at neighborhood pools. Wait until you hear about this grad's GPA. And his plans for the future. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

Topics covered

• environmental challenges
• satellite rescue
• neighborhood pools
• graduation plans
• invasive pests

Keywords

• environmental update
• Polk County
• NASA
• satellite
• invasive pests
• neighborhood pools
• graduation
• GPA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA

Places: Polk County, Florida

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