'No Mow May' – not lazy, just saving the bees
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Finally, an excuse to not mow your lawn – ‘No Mow May!’
Mosquito fish giveaway events in Hillsborough kick off as breeding season begins
This weekend, Hillsborough County will be giving away free mosquito fish to residents to help reduce backyard mosquito breeding.
This weekend, Hillsborough County will be giving away free mosquito fish to residents to help reduce backyard mosquito breeding.
New bamboo fence at Raymond James Stadium to deter curb jumping, benefit the environment
A fence doesn’t have to look like a fence. That’s what one Tampa sustainability company is proving after planting dozens of bamboo and other bushes along the southern portion of Raymond James Stadium.
A fence doesn’t have to look like a fence. That’s what one Tampa sustainability company is proving after planting dozens of bamboo and other bushes along the southern portion of Raymond James Stadium.
$30 million of Florida state budget will be used to help manatees, governor says
Millions of dollars from Florida's state budget will be funneled into projects to protect manatees and their habitats as their population faces high death rates.
Millions of dollars from Florida's state budget will be funneled into projects to protect manatees and their habitats as their population faces high death rates.
DeSantis vetoes bill that would cut solar energy incentives
Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a controversial bill that would have cut credits that utility companies give to Florida households with rooftop solar panels.
Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a controversial bill that would have cut credits that utility companies give to Florida households with rooftop solar panels.
Smoke may be visible in Bay Area due to controlled burns in Hillsborough, Polk counties
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Agencies across the Bay Area were conducting controlled burns Wednesday. Officials said there's no cause for concern, however, residents may be able to see and even smell smoke.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Protections for gopher tortoises under consideration by federal officials
Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.
Federal wildlife officials will decide in the coming months whether increased protections are needed for gopher tortoises, as Florida looks for ways to move the animals out of the path of development.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Yard trash used to help save citrus trees through Hillsborough County's composting program
Hillsborough County's composting program uses the trash tossed out after cleaning the yard to help citrus growers find another way to save citrus trees.
Hillsborough County's composting program uses the trash tossed out after cleaning the yard to help citrus growers find another way to save citrus trees.
Audubon Florida builds living shoreline to protect local critical wildlife coastline from erosion
Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities and wildlife. Here in Tampa Bay, experts believe water levels could rise close to two-feet by 2045. One way to address vanishing coastlines is to build living shorelines.
Sea level rise is threatening coastal communities and wildlife. Here in Tampa Bay, experts believe water levels could rise close to two-feet by 2045. One way to address vanishing coastlines is to build living shorelines.
'Stewards of the Earth': Tampa's Urban E-Recycling works to keep E-Waste out of landfills
The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.
The Tampa warehouse will recycle just about anything with a circuit board – from old laptops, tablets, phones, to solar batteries and software – free of charge. They have three locations – Tampa, Bradenton and Orlando, and they take care of recycling the electronics from many sites statewide – from the IRS to medical facilities and schools.
Florida seeks 100% renewable electricity by 2050 under proposed rule
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Florida utilities would gradually increase their renewable electricity, reaching 100% by 2050 under a proposed rule unveiled this week.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Sarasota dance company performing in world event to promote environmental protection
Two Bay Area organizations are coming together for an artistic performance highlighting the importance of the environment.
Two Bay Area organizations are coming together for an artistic performance highlighting the importance of the environment.
Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
US used wind power more than coal or nuclear for the 1st time
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
City of Tampa giving away 1,000 free trees to improve urban canopy
Here's a chance to transform your home’s landscaping and help your neighborhood's environment in a big way. The city of Tampa is giving away 1,000 trees this weekend as part of Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway.
Here's a chance to transform your home’s landscaping and help your neighborhood's environment in a big way. The city of Tampa is giving away 1,000 trees this weekend as part of Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway.