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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Report: $13.4 billion needed to protect Tampa Bay from rising seas and frequent flooding

A new report released from the Tampa Bay Partnership Tuesday found the region would need to spend nearly $13.4 billion to protect against rising seas and frequent flooding by 2070.

DEP signs off on plan to shut down Piney Point for good by 2024

Last week, The Department of Environmental Protection signed off on his closure plan with a planned closing date by the end of 2024.

Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns

A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.