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.

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.

Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned

Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium goes wild for biodiversity education event

Visitors at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium can expect to see some new faces during the aquarium’s Go Wild! event, teaching the public about the importance of biodiversity. 

Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn

Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.

Developer appeals to Tampa city council to remove grand oaks at former Kojak's property

The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving the trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The city previously denied the developer's request to cut down two grand oaks. Thursday, developers are appealing that decision.

USF launches ‘reverse vending machines’ recycling program

A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.

Sarasota government votes to permanently preserve Bobby Jones Golf Course

Nestled in the middle of Sarasota, Bobby Jones Golf Course covers 261 acres. It's the only remaining green space of its kind left in the area. City commissioners just voted to protect the land, keeping it protected and out of reach from developers, forever. It's a big moment for the city and for the community.

FWC officers hook 10 for illegal fishing with gillnets the length of 4 football fields

FWC officers say 10 people from Atlanta face nearly 60 combined charges after using 1,660 feet of illegal gillnets to capture 500 pounds of snook, barracuda, catfish, mullet, sheepshead, sharks near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.