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.
Pinellas County receiving millions in state funding to address flooding, sea level rise
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
Wastewater system updates, flood walls and storm drain improvements aren’t exactly the flashiest way just spend more than $700 million, but without these investments experts warn Florida is in for some not so sunny days ahead.
Donating unwanted Gasparilla beads helps local non-profit
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
The Gasparilla fun might be over, but now you can be part of preparations for next year’s festivities while helping the environment.
Hope floats: Western monarch butterfly count yields highest total in 5 years
Nearly 250,000 butterflies are still nowhere near the millions that once wintered across the West.
Nearly 250,000 butterflies are still nowhere near the millions that once wintered across the West.
Changes to Florida's solar power laws could 'devastate' industry
A new law proposed in Florida would reduce by 75% the amount homeowners with solar-power get back when they feed excess electricity into the grid.
A new law proposed in Florida would reduce by 75% the amount homeowners with solar-power get back when they feed excess electricity into the grid.
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Tampa Art & Poetry contest engages youth in environmental stewardship
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
Youth across Tampa have a chance to see their artwork on display across the city. The 3 R’s Art and Poetry contest is accepting submission now through February 4.
City of Sarasota to receive $10 million from state to address flood-prone areas
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
Sarasota will be receiving millions of dollars to address flood-prone areas around the city.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.