Calls to reopen Midnight Pass grow with nearby waterway behind it 'dying'
A grassroots effort to restore a precious Tampa Bay area waterway is gaining traction, but the fix is highly controversial. It involves messing with mother nature – something that's rarely done.
A grassroots effort to restore a precious Tampa Bay area waterway is gaining traction, but the fix is highly controversial. It involves messing with mother nature – something that's rarely done.
Mauna Loa: What to know about Hawaii's largest volcano as it rumbles
Officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts soon.
Officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts soon.
Elevated red tide levels detected at Sarasota County beaches after Hurricane Ian
Public health officials in Sarasota County are once again warning the public of elevated red tide levels detected at local beaches.
Public health officials in Sarasota County are once again warning the public of elevated red tide levels detected at local beaches.
Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.
Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, may erupt, Hawaii officials issue warning
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Beloved botanical gardens in Tampa started as man's passion for botany
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Eureka Springs Conservation Park is where one man's passion for botany became one of Tampa's most beloved botanical gardens. It's a natural spring fed botanical garden on the East side of the city.
Most plastic recycling ends up in the trash, Greenpeace report finds
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
St. Pete conservation group wants to educate locals, tourists about health of Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Watch is working to restore the bay and hopes to create a healthy ecosystem by teaching others to be mindful of the water and what lives beneath the surface.
Tampa Bay Watch is working to restore the bay and hopes to create a healthy ecosystem by teaching others to be mindful of the water and what lives beneath the surface.
Florida Python Challenge results in removal of 230 invasive snakes from Everglades
More than 230 pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades as part of an annual competition to eliminate the invasive species from the South Florida wetlands preserve.
More than 230 pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades as part of an annual competition to eliminate the invasive species from the South Florida wetlands preserve.
Florida beekeeping industry gets boost after Hurricane Ian damages thousands of colonies
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
Florida's beekeeping industry is getting a boost from a charity that is aiming to provide nourishment to hives that were hobbled by Hurricane Ian.
Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Aircraft sprays Polk County for mosquitoes after uptick since Hurricane Ian
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Mosquitos have been a big problem throughout Polk County since Hurricane Ian hit three weeks ago.
Hurricane Ian causes up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses to Florida agriculture industry
With its combination of punishing wind and widespread flooding, Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses for the state’s agriculture industry, according to a University of Florida preliminary assessment.
With its combination of punishing wind and widespread flooding, Hurricane Ian caused up to $1.56 billion in estimated losses for the state’s agriculture industry, according to a University of Florida preliminary assessment.
Deep-sea explorers unearth giant shark tooth likely millions of years old
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, largest active volcano on planet, in 'state of heightened unrest'
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Alaska cancels snow crab season for first time in state history
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.