Explainer: Why quitting coal is so hard despite its negative impact on climate change
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III becomes first Native American to head national parks
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Biden administration restores clean-water safeguards halted in Trump era
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.
Hillsborough County to crack down on use of harmful fertilizers during rainy season
Hillsborough County leaders are cracking down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay. Next year, fertilizer use will be regulated in the county during the rainy season.
Hillsborough County leaders are cracking down on nutrient pollution leaking into Tampa Bay. Next year, fertilizer use will be regulated in the county during the rainy season.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest deforestation surges to worst levels in 15 years, data shows
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
Manatee death rate spikes to highest number in nearly 50 years
Manatees are special sea mammals in Florida, but they’ve now reached a new milestone of more than 1,000 deaths so far this year heading into their toughest season.
Manatees are special sea mammals in Florida, but they’ve now reached a new milestone of more than 1,000 deaths so far this year heading into their toughest season.
Companies bid combined $192M in 1st Gulf of Mexico oil sale under Biden
Energy companies offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Energy companies offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
FWC asking beachgoers to help track horseshoe crab sightings during mating season
Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.
Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.
Environmental activists, state at odds over how to spend $1B Everglades restoration fund
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pledging to spend nearly $1 billion on Everglades restoration and water quality improvements in his next budget. Environmental advocates say it's desperately needed, but some are concerned about how the money will be spent.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pledging to spend nearly $1 billion on Everglades restoration and water quality improvements in his next budget. Environmental advocates say it's desperately needed, but some are concerned about how the money will be spent.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
COP26: Nations make climate deal in Glasgow with coal compromise
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
COP26: Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
Grasshopper altered woman’s career path, leading her to become an expert on Florida’s water quality
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.
For Mary Lusk, a professor of soil and water at UF, it took a random encounter with a grasshopper to change her major in school. Now, her research answers important questions about water quality in Florida.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Tarpon Springs commissioners approve controversial apartment proposal along Anclote River
After hours of heated discussion from residents who voiced opposition, the Tarpon Springs City Commission officially approved a plan to build new apartments along the Anclote River.
After hours of heated discussion from residents who voiced opposition, the Tarpon Springs City Commission officially approved a plan to build new apartments along the Anclote River.
Weeki Wachee Springs to receive $13 million from state to manage water quality
Florida's governor chose one of the state's oldest roadside attractions – right in Hernando County – to announce a statewide initiative to improve water quality.
Florida's governor chose one of the state's oldest roadside attractions – right in Hernando County – to announce a statewide initiative to improve water quality.