Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Scallop season in Gulf kicks off in Pasco County for 10 days only
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
Scallop season is back for ten days in Pasco County. Here's what you need to know.
State agriculture officials continue work eradicating invasive snails in Pasco County
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
Florida has removed more than 1,300 Giant African Land Snails from 29 of the nearly 500 properties surveyed so far. This comes as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) continues to work to eradiate the invasive species.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ catch: Tennessee teen reels in rare white catfish
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
“Most anglers fish their entire lives and never see one. I am 67 years old, have boated literally tens of thousands of catfish over the years and it was the first I'd ever seen in person,” the boat's captain said.
New study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals
A new study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals. Raising concerns about the effect the contaminants have on the people who eat them.
A new study finds oysters in Florida contain toxic forever chemicals. Raising concerns about the effect the contaminants have on the people who eat them.
From seaweed to soil: South Florida beach town finds a solution to a stinky problem
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Piles of brown sargassum seaweed line the shores of Florida beaches and while it isn't harmful, the rotting smell drives beachgoers away.
Manatee County introduces 'Weedoo' to help keep waterways clean
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
Manatee County is getting some help keeping the water clean from a bright yellow machine called Weedoo.
1,000 Giant African land snails found in Pasco County, officials say
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida officials said they have been spraying snail bait in a quarantined area of New Port Richey, adding they recently found and disposed of over 1,000 Giant African land snails, which are known to cause extensive damage to vegetation, buildings and people's health.
Florida removes dozens of invasive snails in quarantined area of Pasco County
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
In June, Pasco County officials said they spotted the Giant African land snail, forcing a part of New Port Richey to go under quarantine. The invasive snail is a threat to plants, homes and people's health -- and residents say they have seen more than one.
USF researchers say Spanish caves are revealing new details on sea level rise
Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.
Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac and USF graduate students were among the international team that studied minerals in the caves dating back 4,000 years.
Toxic 'forever chemicals' found in Tampa Bay oysters, study finds
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Florida International University says oysters from Biscayne Bay, the Marco Island area and Tampa Bay all contained so-called forever chemicals, which have been linked to adverse health impacts.
Invasive snails spotted in Pasco County may cause meningitis in humans, Florida officials warn
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
Officials are warning residents in one Florida county to beware of the invasive giant African land snail, which can carry a rare rat lungworm that has the potential to cause meningitis in humans.
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.