Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
USF scientists introduce mosquito tracking dashboard to help keep tabs on insects in Tampa Bay area
Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.
Tampa Bay residents with a smartphone can help scientists at the University of South Florida with tracking mosquitoes through an online dashboard, especially now that malaria cases were in Florida this summer.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Tampa Bay Waterkeeper using QR codes to help people report pollution
With more and more people moving to the Tampa Bay area, the waterways have become a main attraction. Activists are working to keep the waterways clean for years to come, but they need help.
With more and more people moving to the Tampa Bay area, the waterways have become a main attraction. Activists are working to keep the waterways clean for years to come, but they need help.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Flooding after Hurricane Ian could have moved 152 non-native species to new areas in Florida, study finds
The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.
The United States Geological Survey is compiling data into a map that shows the potential spread of invasive and non-native species after major flood events, like hurricanes.
Controversial new Florida law could pave the way for fertilizer byproduct use in road construction
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.
Keep Manatee Beautiful aims to pick up 100,000 pounds of trash
Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.
Cleaning up trash isn’t just a job, it’s a responsibility Keep Manatee Beautiful hopes residents take to heart.
Organizations petition to restrict vessel activity to protect endangered whale
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Six organizations sent a petition for rulemaking to NOAA Fisheries, calling for new rules that would restrict vessel speed and nighttime shipping activity.
Glitter-filled inner tubes can be ‘detrimental’ to marine life, experts say
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
The manatees are a favorite at ZooTampa.
Sarasota malaria cases prompt statewide health advisory
The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County.
The Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming more cases of malaria on Monday. As it stands right now, a total of 4 cases have been confirmed in Sarasota County.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Mote Marine releasing red drum fish to counteract red tide and pollution
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
In a remarkable effort to combat the detrimental effects of red tide and pollution on Florida's game fish species, the Mote Aquaculture, Fisheries, Ecology, and Enhancement Program in Sarasota has achieved a significant milestone by successfully raising and releasing red drum fish into local waters.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
How Bay area residents can help take precautions this mosquito season
It’s that time of year again where bug spray becomes part of your everyday outfit.
It’s that time of year again where bug spray becomes part of your everyday outfit.
Piney Point study shows contaminated water spread further than initially predicted
Scientists discovered that the polluted water released during the 2021 Piney Point disaster traveled farther than they initially thought.
Scientists discovered that the polluted water released during the 2021 Piney Point disaster traveled farther than they initially thought.
Duke Energy building experimental solar farm at Polk County site — and it's all on water
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
New Wave Attenuation Devices to be installed near Skyway Fishing Pier to help prevent erosion
Sticking slightly out of the water, triangular pyramids forms a line of defense against mother nature. Hundreds of them can be seen along the side of southbound I-275 near the Skyway Fishing Pier.
Sticking slightly out of the water, triangular pyramids forms a line of defense against mother nature. Hundreds of them can be seen along the side of southbound I-275 near the Skyway Fishing Pier.