Tampa business goes solar with more 450 panels; a new trend of the Sunshine State
Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.
Florida’s sunny reputation is driving a surge in solar energy use, with more homeowners and businesses making the switch. Florida ranks second in the nation for new solar panel installations, and one Tampa business is embracing the trend in a big way.
Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
Mosaic, Inc. exploring underground wastewater well, raising concerns amongst environmental group
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
Mosaic Inc., which owns many of the state's current phosphate stacks, is exploring injecting treated wastewater into an underground well.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
North Dakota considers ending longstanding weather modification program
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
A state senator introduced a bill to end the practice, with penalties involving fines and jail time.
Group works year-round to restore Florida's coral reefs 'for generations to come'
Florida is known for some beautiful coastlines, but it takes a lot of effort year-round to keep them clean, both for people and marine life.
Florida is known for some beautiful coastlines, but it takes a lot of effort year-round to keep them clean, both for people and marine life.
Scientists monitoring large seaweed mass that could be heading for Florida
Satellite images show the unusually large mat of seagrass called Sargassum that USF scientists in St. Petersburg are tracking by satellite in the ocean.
Satellite images show the unusually large mat of seagrass called Sargassum that USF scientists in St. Petersburg are tracking by satellite in the ocean.
Spring in the city? The plan to return nature to a hidden treasure along Bayshore Boulevard
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
There's water all around us that most of us don't even notice.
Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Study shows releases from Lake Okeechobee could be impacting red tide locally
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Dead fish is the last thing beach-goers want to see, but that's exactly what washed ashore in south Sarasota County on Nokomis Beach.
Burn bans in effect for Sarasota County and City of Venice
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Fire risks remain high due to abnormal amounts of hurricane-related storm debris still on the ground in some areas of the Bay Area.
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Florida citrus growers hoping for comeback in 2025
For decades, Florida growers provided most of the nation's orange and grapefruit juice, producing up to 70% of America's citrus production.
For decades, Florida growers provided most of the nation's orange and grapefruit juice, producing up to 70% of America's citrus production.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.
The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.