3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Florida bans cancer-linked firefighting foams with new law takes effect next week
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
A new state law taking effect next Wednesday will ban fire departments across Florida from using traditional firefighting foam made with toxic "forever chemicals," or PFAS, due to their direct link to cancer.
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.
Bay Area water restrictions extended through October as drought conditions persist: Here's what to know
Water restrictions across the Bay Area will remain in place through the peak of summer after a regional vote to extend the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing drought conditions.
Water restrictions across the Bay Area will remain in place through the peak of summer after a regional vote to extend the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing drought conditions.
Safety Harbor fireworks staying at Waterfront Park after wildlife concerns
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
A planned move for Safety Harbor’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration is being reversed after wildlife advocates raised concerns about protected birds nesting near the proposed new location.
Solar energy passes coal power on list of largest U.S. electricity sources for first time
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
The United States hit a clean energy milestone last month as the amount of electricity generated through solar power topped what was made by coal for the first time ever.
Google-backed project wants to release millions of 'good mosquitoes' in Florida to fight dangerous diseases
Tech giant Google has a research program that's trying to fight mosquitoes in Florida with... more mosquitoes.
Tech giant Google has a research program that's trying to fight mosquitoes in Florida with... more mosquitoes.
Fowl play: Hundreds of live eggs smuggled as winter coats seized
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Hundreds of live eggs that were claimed to be winter jackets were intercepted and seized by border patrol agents this week.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
National Park Service ranger dies while on patrol at Mount McKinley
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
A National Park Service ranger died Thursday after she fell into a crevasse while patrolling on Mount McKinley.
Trump announces $700M coal initiative using Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday to order federal support for coal-based plants and projects.
Hundreds gather for rare Queen of the Night cactus bloom in downtown Sarasota
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Hundreds of people gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in downtown Sarasota to witness the annual blooming of the Queen of the Night.
Gallery: Latest fountain of lava breaks record at Hawaiian volcano
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
When lava shot into the air at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, the fountaining set a new record for the volcano which has been erupting for more than a year.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed 'Project Swan' data center
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
A proposed data center in Lakeland is already getting major pushback from the community.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Pinellas County, Army Corps reach deal to restore federal beach renourishment funding
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Pinellas County leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers signed a major agreement Friday to restore federal cost-sharing for local beach renourishment projects.
Fertilizer bans in effect beginning in June across Tampa Bay Area
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
As the summer months approach, several counties are enacting a fertilizer ban to keep the environment healthy.
Fertilizer restrictions beginning in June
Starting on June 1, fertilizer bans begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Starting on June 1, fertilizer bans begin in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties. FOX 13's Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Tampa waterfront homeowners urged to check backyard tidal creeks before hurricane season
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.
Water experts in Tampa are urging homeowners to check local backyard tidal creeks as hurricane season begins to help protect the region from severe flooding and water pollution.