Robot sweeps Pinellas County shorelines for small, overlooked litter on beaches
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
If you head to a Pinellas County beach this month, be on the lookout for a cleaning robot sweeping along the shoreline picking up litter as small as one square centimeter.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
Florida agriculture officials work to eliminate invasive fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County
Officials in Florida are moving quickly to eliminate an invasive and exotic fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County.
Officials in Florida are moving quickly to eliminate an invasive and exotic fruit fly spotted in Pinellas County.
Supreme Court rules EPA has no authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Florida cities and counties can ban smoking at beaches
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Cities and counties across Florida will now have the chance to ban smoking at the beach.
Why mosquito season is getting worse
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Mosquitoes aren't just annoying ― they pose serious health risks, even to people in the U.S. In fact, the CDC calls the mosquito the "world's deadliest animal." Here is why.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
Making Tampa Bay more resilient to sea level rise and flooding: New study takes deeper dive
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
A new report is revealing more about the unique challenges the Tampa Bay region faces against the threat of sea level rise and storm surge.
Discovery of Oriental fruit flies prompts fruit quarantine in St. Petersburg
The Florida Department of Agriculture says the movement of fruit, vegetables, and nuts in and out of St. Petersburg should halt to prevent the spread of Oriental fruit flies.
The Florida Department of Agriculture says the movement of fruit, vegetables, and nuts in and out of St. Petersburg should halt to prevent the spread of Oriental fruit flies.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
Yellowstone reopens for the first time since June floods caused evacuation of thousands
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Park managers raised the gates Wednesday at three of Yellowstone’s five entrances for the first time since June 13.
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Dredging project approved to deal with sand piling up along John's Pass
For decades, locals have been complaining about sand buildup at historic John's Pass, which they say has hurt businesses, caused flooding, and created dangerous currents. After years of frustration and government red tape, the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved funding to fix the problem.
For decades, locals have been complaining about sand buildup at historic John's Pass, which they say has hurt businesses, caused flooding, and created dangerous currents. After years of frustration and government red tape, the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved funding to fix the problem.
Bradenton Riverwalk expansion nears completion, connecting east and west with accessibility for all
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
Once finished, the Bradenton Riverwalk will provide residents and visitors a 3-mile, non-stop path, a majority of which is on the river.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
New Florida law would allow cities, counties to restrict smoking at parks, except cigars
A measure that would allow cities and counties to restrict smoking at beaches and parks that they own, is waiting for a signature from Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to information posted on the Florida Senate website.
A measure that would allow cities and counties to restrict smoking at beaches and parks that they own, is waiting for a signature from Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to information posted on the Florida Senate website.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Registration opens for Florida Python Challenge, effort to protect Everglades: The cash prize you could win
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.