Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Longer allergy season possible due to climate change, study suggests
The seasonal sniffling and sneezing could last longer for allergy sufferers. A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications suggested that climate change will lengthen allergy season.
The seasonal sniffling and sneezing could last longer for allergy sufferers. A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications suggested that climate change will lengthen allergy season.
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Florida Panhandle wildfire containment improving with more rainfall
Conditions in the Florida Panhandle continue to improve for firefighters working to contain the Bertha Swamp Fire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres at its most intense.
Conditions in the Florida Panhandle continue to improve for firefighters working to contain the Bertha Swamp Fire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres at its most intense.
Turtle escape-hatches now required in more shrimp nets across U.S.
Boats that are at least 40 feet long and use skimmer nets are required to have escape hatches for sea turtles installed in their nets.
Boats that are at least 40 feet long and use skimmer nets are required to have escape hatches for sea turtles installed in their nets.
Nearly 100 bonefish sampled in South Florida had traces of pharmaceuticals, study says
During a three-year study down in South Florida, dozens of bonefish were found with traces of pharmaceuticals in their blood and tissue.
During a three-year study down in South Florida, dozens of bonefish were found with traces of pharmaceuticals in their blood and tissue.
Nearly 80% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, study finds
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future but it appears that the future is already here.
Smoking restrictions at Florida's beaches, parks get green light
A measure that would let local governments restrict smoking at beaches and parks is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A measure that would let local governments restrict smoking at beaches and parks is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Corn ethanol may be worse for the planet than gasoline, new study says
Corn-based ethanol, which has been lauded as a green replacement for some fuels, is more detrimental to the ecosystem than the gasoline it has replaced, a study led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison has found.
Corn-based ethanol, which has been lauded as a green replacement for some fuels, is more detrimental to the ecosystem than the gasoline it has replaced, a study led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison has found.
Globs of grease, baby wipes form 'fatburg,' cause sewage spills in Tampa
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
So-called fatburgs are causing major sewage backups in parts of Tampa. Officials are warning residents not to pour grease down drains, and not to flush any type of wipes -- even the "flushable" ones -- to prevent more wastewater spills from happening.
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.