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.
Volunteers to release 120,000 clams to help filter water in Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking volunteers to help release 120,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on Saturday. The group is in need of boats to bring volunteers and clams to spots where they will be releasing them.
Sarasota Bay Watch is seeking volunteers to help release 120,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on Saturday. The group is in need of boats to bring volunteers and clams to spots where they will be releasing them.
'We have to do more': Study shows human activity plays role in intensifying red tide blooms over last decade
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
The red tide bloom last summer killed hundreds of tons of fish a few months after 200 million gallons of waste water was spilled from Piney Point into Tampa Bay.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Tampa gets $200,000 grant to help find ways to protect from future coastal issues along McKay Bay
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding Tampa a $200,000 coastal design grant to help determine how to protect the Palmetto Beach community from future coastal issues along McKay Bay.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding Tampa a $200,000 coastal design grant to help determine how to protect the Palmetto Beach community from future coastal issues along McKay Bay.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Florida's citrus forecast on track for lowest yield since WWII
Florida's struggling citrus industry continues to see a decline in the crop for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since before World War II.
Florida's struggling citrus industry continues to see a decline in the crop for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since before World War II.
Florida manatee feeding plan ends, but starvation still an issue
The unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending, but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
The unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending, but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
Climate change rocking the insurance industry — and homeowners feel the heat
Climate change is the insurance industry’s "No. 1 long-term economic risk." And those effects also trickle down to homeowners.
Climate change is the insurance industry’s "No. 1 long-term economic risk." And those effects also trickle down to homeowners.