Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Firefighters rescue ‘lone survivor’ baby elk from massive New Mexico wildfire
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
The baby elk, which firefighters named "Cinder," was found amongst ash and rubble in the Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire.
Keep Pasco Beautiful: Tips on environmentally-safe fertilizer use during rainy season
As we get into the summer rainy season, environmental advocates are reminding residents about ways to fertilize properly.
As we get into the summer rainy season, environmental advocates are reminding residents about ways to fertilize properly.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Recent volcano eruption beneath Pacific Ocean continues 'Sharkcano' fame
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
Sharks were found living in the active crater in 2015, but volcanologists say life near volcanoes is not uncommon.
Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.
Florida conservation groups sue EPA over water pollution killing off manatees, sea turtles
Conservation groups in Florida sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for not doing enough to keep water pollution from killing off marine life.
Conservation groups in Florida sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for not doing enough to keep water pollution from killing off marine life.
April CO2 levels were the highest in recorded human history, data shows
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
The first time Earth reached a record average for CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere was in 2015 and the levels continue to grow every year.
'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.