State delays meetings on Florida park developments after backlash
The heat is on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after a developer pulled out of a plan to build a golf course at a state park.
The heat is on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after a developer pulled out of a plan to build a golf course at a state park.
Pushback grows against Florida State Parks development plans
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Florida has 75 state parks that draw millions every year. This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released development proposals for nine state parks, including two in the Tampa Bay area.
Great Horned Owl that escaped during Tropical Storm Debby dies after being rescued
A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.
A Great Horned Owl that escaped from his enclosure in Brandon during Tropical Storm Debby and was later found safe, has died.
Florida wants to add golf courses, pickleball to state parks
Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.
Future visits to some of Florida’s state parks could include getting in 18 holes of golf or playing pickleball.
Scientists find sea surface temps in South Florida estuaries are hotter than oceans around the world
Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world.
Florida’s marine life could use some relief from the heat as University of South Florida marine scientists are finding that sea surface temperatures in South Florida estuaries and coastal waters are hotter than oceans around the world.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Federal initiative targets plastic pollution across the country
The federal government announced a goal to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035 through an initiative targeting plastic pollution.
The federal government announced a goal to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations by 2035 through an initiative targeting plastic pollution.
Sensor deployed to Florida Keys to monitor ocean acidification and protect Florida's coral reef systems
Under the water at Looe Key in the Florida Keys, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network and the U.S. Geological Survey went to work installing what's known as a SeapHOx sensor.
Under the water at Looe Key in the Florida Keys, scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory, the Southeast Ocean and Coastal Acidification Network and the U.S. Geological Survey went to work installing what's known as a SeapHOx sensor.
Oyster reef balls installed along Maximo Park's southern shoreline in restoration project
Lifting 150-pound pieces of concrete in 90-degree heat isn’t for the faint of heart.
Lifting 150-pound pieces of concrete in 90-degree heat isn’t for the faint of heart.
Researchers hope Honduran coral could help Florida's threatened reefs
In an effort to revive the state’s fleeting coral population, The Florida Aquarium is turning to international ecosystems for answers.
In an effort to revive the state’s fleeting coral population, The Florida Aquarium is turning to international ecosystems for answers.
Dozens of balloons collected off Sarasota coast, researchers warn of plastic pollution danger
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
For five days straight, Dr. Randall Wells and his team with the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, Brookfield Zoo Chicago scooped not one or two, but dozens of mylar balloons from the water.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Hillsborough planners survey residents on county’s vulnerability, resilience to find storm solutions
Hillsborough County officials want to make sure they know where the problem spots are in your neighborhoods through an online vulnerability and resilience survey, so planners can find solutions when storms happen.
Hillsborough County officials want to make sure they know where the problem spots are in your neighborhoods through an online vulnerability and resilience survey, so planners can find solutions when storms happen.
Florida leaders approved $300M to protect thousands of acres of green space across the state
Governor Ron DeSantis and his cabinet just approved millions of dollars for the environment. It's to protect thousands of acres near two of the Tampa Bay area's most environmentally important rivers: The Peace River and the Myakka.
Governor Ron DeSantis and his cabinet just approved millions of dollars for the environment. It's to protect thousands of acres near two of the Tampa Bay area's most environmentally important rivers: The Peace River and the Myakka.
DeSantis touts historic environmental funding in Florida Keys visit
Governor Ron DeSantis arrived in the Florida Keys touting what he said is historic funding for the environment. He also threw in an extra day for the popular mini lobster season.
Governor Ron DeSantis arrived in the Florida Keys touting what he said is historic funding for the environment. He also threw in an extra day for the popular mini lobster season.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Mote Marine using innovative technologies to combat harmful blue-green algae
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was awarded $3.2 million in grant funding for innovative technologies to combat harmful blue-green algae.
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium was awarded $3.2 million in grant funding for innovative technologies to combat harmful blue-green algae.
Florida avocado growers continue to battle 'laurel wilt disease'
This year’s avocado crop is looking "better than last year" as Florida growers continue to battle laurel wilt disease, according to experts.
This year’s avocado crop is looking "better than last year" as Florida growers continue to battle laurel wilt disease, according to experts.