Local group fundraising to buy 14-acre land in Pinellas County to protect rare plant, animal species
Along Klosterman Road near Tarpon Springs is a fence with thousands of green ribbons hanging on it. The ribbons represent the people who have donated money for the land behind the gate.
Along Klosterman Road near Tarpon Springs is a fence with thousands of green ribbons hanging on it. The ribbons represent the people who have donated money for the land behind the gate.
US lawsuit seeks to protect endangered coral reef species
An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.
An environmental organization is suing the U.S. government and accusing it of failing to protect 12 endangered coral species across the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean that have been decimated by warming waters, pollution and overfishing.
170 trillion pieces of plastic are in the Earth’s oceans, study finds
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
"We’re breathing it in. We’re drinking it in our water … eating microplastics in our foods. We’re literally eating and drinking our trash."
Requirements for building near wetlands, watersheds could be loosened in Manatee County
Manatee County currently requires 50 feet, but state guidelines only require 15. Those worried about protecting the environment say that's not enough space.
Manatee County currently requires 50 feet, but state guidelines only require 15. Those worried about protecting the environment say that's not enough space.
Mote Marine exhibit allows guests to transform into an undersea explorer
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
For those who dreamed of exploring the deep depths of the planet, a traveling exhibit will allow guests to experience life 20,000 leagues under the sea.
See it: Rare loggerhead turtle washes ashore dead in Oregon with whole ecosystem traveling with it
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
'Climate time bomb is ticking': UN report warns world running out of time to reverse effects of climate change
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
Oldest sea reptile remains from 2 million years ago found on Arctic island
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
Volunteers work to preserve and restore 432-acre 'Myakka Headwaters' land
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Volunteers are rolling up their sleeves in Myakka City to help preserve and restore a vital piece of land known as the “Myakka Headwaters."
Tampa Bay Watch celebrates 30 years of working to keep local waters healthy
Tampa Bay watch is celebrating 30 years of working to keep local water healthy. Since it was established in 1993, the organization has been working in the dirt and mud to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Tampa Bay watch is celebrating 30 years of working to keep local water healthy. Since it was established in 1993, the organization has been working in the dirt and mud to improve the Tampa Bay watershed.
Wildlife officials looking for help finding horseshoe crabs along Florida beaches
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for your help with its annual Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch.
Fire crews brace for ‘active brush fire season’ in aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Drier than normal weather plus windy conditions contributed to several brush fires Friday afternoon in North Port.
Florida reptile group files motion against state's rules prohibiting certain species
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Reptile lovers are beginning to fight back against the state's rules, which they say are way too restrictive.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
Ohio train derailment: Erin Brockovich warns of long-term dangers after crash
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
"You're going to be told it's safe, you're going to be told not to worry," Brockovich said. "That's just rubbish."
IndyCar to use sustainable tires made from desert shrub during St. Pete Firestone Grand Prix
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
In IndyCar’s effort toward environmental sustainability, one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers will rely on a desert shrub to produce a new source of natural rubber for its tires.
Olive oil prices climbing after heat, drought in Europe leads to poor harvest, shortage
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%
Invasive 'Jesus Christ Lizard' could be harmful to people, Florida's environment
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.
Train derailment latest: EPA taking charge of cleanup in East Palestine, Ohio
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Federal environmental regulators are taking charge now of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn.
Cleanup planned for North Port community still feeling impacts of Hurricane Ian
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.
Nearly five months after Hurricane Ian, the cleanup continues at Harbor Cove in North Port – both on land and in the water.