Tampa neighborhood on alert after lead warning
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
Hillsborough County air quality officials are cautioning residents near a Tampa factory not to spend a lot of time outside after monitors picked up on higher lead levels.
Florida Wildlife Corridor documentary filmmaker’s dream of connecting state’s green space becoming a reality
The new documentary on the Florida Wildlife Corridor lays out the environmental and economic benefits of a connected corridor of green space connected all parts of the state.
The new documentary on the Florida Wildlife Corridor lays out the environmental and economic benefits of a connected corridor of green space connected all parts of the state.
Florida lawmakers aim to cut solar power energy buybacks by 75%
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Recent polling shows a bill that would make significant changes to the way utility bills are calculated for customers with solar power is widely unpopular.
Polk County health officials issue blue-green algae alert for Lake Crago
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Polk County has issued a health alert due to blue-green algae in a Lakeland waterway, prompting concerns from residents over what caused the bloom in a place and during a time of year not known for that type of algae.
Lower Green Swamp is Hillsborough County's largest plot of wild Florida
Hillsborough County's largest area of untouched nature is nestled among other conservation lands and gives hikers a view of what Florida is supposed to be.
Hillsborough County's largest area of untouched nature is nestled among other conservation lands and gives hikers a view of what Florida is supposed to be.
One million mosquitoes in Florida caught on Sanibel Island
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
The Lee County Mosquito Control District recently posted photos on its Facebook page of one million mosquitoes lumped into a pile.
Report: Sea level rise to have worst impacts along Gulf of Mexico, East Coast
A new government report out this week said the sea level will rise about a foot on average in the U.S. over the next 30 years, and it will be worse in the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast.
A new government report out this week said the sea level will rise about a foot on average in the U.S. over the next 30 years, and it will be worse in the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast.
Mote Marine, Sarasota County team up to restore Venice creek
Staff at More Marine Laboratory say adding more bends, curves and reducing erosion in the area is necessary to restore Venice Creek to better health.
Staff at More Marine Laboratory say adding more bends, curves and reducing erosion in the area is necessary to restore Venice Creek to better health.
Nearly half of U.S. bald eagles suffer lead poisoning, study says
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.
America’s national bird is more beleaguered than previously believed, with nearly half of bald eagles tested across the U.S. showing signs of chronic lead exposure, according to a study.
Florida Senate removes 'worst of the worst' from waterways bill
Florida lawmakers said they removed the "worst of the worst" parts of a bill that critics feared would change Lake Okeechobee water release schedules and cut funds for the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir.
Florida lawmakers said they removed the "worst of the worst" parts of a bill that critics feared would change Lake Okeechobee water release schedules and cut funds for the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir.
The price of fast fashion: How quick trends, 'throwaway culture' harm the planet
Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.
Fast fashion allows shoppers to hop on trends quickly and cheaply, with some never even wearing the same outfit twice. But experts say this convenience comes at a cost.
Florida's lettuce test project has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce, officials say
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
The unprecedented human effort to feed starving Florida manatees has so far provided the lovable marine mammals with more than 25 tons of lettuce, officials announced. Last year, a record 1,101 manatee deaths were recorded, largely from starvation.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.
Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Florida judge poised to consider Piney Point fight
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether he should toss out a lawsuit filed by environmental groups alleging "malfeasance" in the handling of hazardous waste.
A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday about whether he should toss out a lawsuit filed by environmental groups alleging "malfeasance" in the handling of hazardous waste.
Want to cut back on plastics? There (will be) an app for that
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
An app that tracks single-use plastics could help users cut back their usage and waste. The app will be developed thanks in part to a $500,000 EPA grant awarded to Eckerd College.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Proposed law would let developers destroy seagrass, pay to have it planted elsewhere
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would let builders destroy sea grass and pay to have it planted elsewhere. Those who know Florida's waterways say that's a bad idea.
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would let builders destroy sea grass and pay to have it planted elsewhere. Those who know Florida's waterways say that's a bad idea.
Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.
The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.