US records hottest summer since the Dust Bowl, NOAA says
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
The last seven Julys, from 2015 to 2021, have been the hottest seven Julys on record, said NOAA climatologist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo.
More than 200 medical journals warn climate change is ‘greatest threat to global health’
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Several accredited medical journals rallied together to warn leaders around the world that climate change is the “greatest threat to global health.”
Lakeland unplugs 40-year-old coal-burning power plant
Lakeland is closing one chapter and opening another. The city is getting rid of Unit 3 at the MacIntosh Power Plant.
Lakeland is closing one chapter and opening another. The city is getting rid of Unit 3 at the MacIntosh Power Plant.
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried looking for more solutions to improving water quality
Commissioner Nikki Fried met with environmental experts Thursday at ZooTampa at Lowry Park to discuss ways to improve water quality across the state,
Commissioner Nikki Fried met with environmental experts Thursday at ZooTampa at Lowry Park to discuss ways to improve water quality across the state,
Smart sprinklers keep lawns green without wasting water
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
A smart device for your lawn may be able to save you money and Tampa Bay Water Wise is offering a rebate for those who qualify.
After red tide bloom, more homeowners considering 'green' fertilizers
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
This summer's massive red tide bloom has many homeowners thinking about the size of their environmental footprint, especially when it comes to lawn fertilizers that feed algae blooms.
Learn to harvest rainfall, conserve water to reduce runoff pollution
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
Pinellas County along with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS) wants to educate the public about ways people can conserve water and prevent runoff pollution.
FWC: Baby sea turtles are hatching, so keep your distance on Florida beaches
Every sea turtle season, state wildlife officials remind beachgoers the importance of keeping hatchlings safe as they make their way to the ocean or the Gulf on their own.
Every sea turtle season, state wildlife officials remind beachgoers the importance of keeping hatchlings safe as they make their way to the ocean or the Gulf on their own.
Piney Point water being treated as ponds fill up
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Stormwater being stored at the Piney Point phosphate plant stopped being discharged Friday after not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality criteria.
Outdoor workers, companies suffer more days lost to extreme heat: study
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
A new study says the impact of climate change on outdoor workers is causing lost days of work, lost wages, and lost income for businesses that rely on them.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
World's largest solar battery nears completion in Manatee County
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
Sitting on 40 acres of land in Manatee County, Florida Power and Light is nearly finished with construction on the world's largest solar-powered battery.
University of Florida’s aquaculture lab in Ruskin focuses on keeping fish farms successful
The largest number of fish farms in the country can be found in Polk and Hillsborough counties and one Florida lab is trying to make sure that industry remains a success.
The largest number of fish farms in the country can be found in Polk and Hillsborough counties and one Florida lab is trying to make sure that industry remains a success.
Global report shows humans are 'unequivocally' contributing to climate warming
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.
A new United Nations report on climate change attributes rising temperatures and extreme weather events to human behavior, reaffirming much of what scientists have been predicting about global warming.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Scientists fear second red tide bloom may occur later this summer
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Dr. Tracy Fanara stopped at Shark Con in Tampa to talk about a weather event responsible for shark bite anomalies that might be linked to red tide.
Despite dwindling presence of red tide, marine life continues to suffer around Tampa Bay
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
Environmental officials around Tampa Bay are hopeful the worst of red tide is coming to an end as tests show low concentrations in the bay and along Pinellas County's coast.
State seeking 'maximum possible penalties' in lawsuit against Piney Point owner
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the company that oversees the old Piney Point fertilizer plant wastewater holding ponds that spilled hundreds of millions of gallons into Tampa Bay earlier this year.