John Burr
John Burr serves on the Jacksonville Climate Commission and writes about climate issues and the environment for various publications. He was previously editor of the Jacksonville Business Journal and assistant managing editor of The Florida Times-Union. He has also taught continuing education climate courses at the University of North Florida and Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.
Featured image for “OPINION | Let’s build the cleanest, greenest stadium ever”
A renovated EverBank Stadium could open in 2028. | City of Jacksonville
June 23, 2024

OPINION | Let’s build the cleanest, greenest stadium ever

The city of Jacksonville and the Jaguars should make every effort to build and operate the greenest sports stadium ever.…

By John Burr

Featured image for “JEA’s bumpy path to sustainability”
In this July 28, 2015, photo, electricians Adam Hall, right, and Steven Gabert, install solar panels on a roof for Arizona Public Service company in Goodyear, Ariz. Traditional power companies are getting into small-scale solar energy and competing for space. The emerging competition comes as utilities and smaller solar installers fight over the future of the U.S. energy system. (AP Photo/Matt York)
May 31, 2023

JEA’s bumpy path to sustainability

To reach its newly adopted goal of 35% clean energy by 2030, JEA plans to expand its solar and nuclear…

By John Burr

Featured image for “JEA sets 2030 energy goals, will co-host public meeting with ADAPT”
JEA HQ | Enam Edwards for Jacksonville Today
April 26, 2023

JEA sets 2030 energy goals, will co-host public meeting with ADAPT

JEA’s board has approved 2030 goals that include more solar and other clean energy — and the public is invited…

By John Burr