Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
Residents push for water testing; county eyes algae bloom after Piney Point wastewater dump
Manatee County commissioners have extended the state of emergency that was issued weeks ago when a leak sprung at the old Piney Point phosphate plant wastewater stacks.
Manatee County commissioners have extended the state of emergency that was issued weeks ago when a leak sprung at the old Piney Point phosphate plant wastewater stacks.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Environmental group sues federal government over protections for 20 endangered species
The average waiting period for an imperiled species to get federal protection is 12 years, and 47 species have gone extinct waiting, the environmental group that filed the lawsuit says.
The average waiting period for an imperiled species to get federal protection is 12 years, and 47 species have gone extinct waiting, the environmental group that filed the lawsuit says.
NASA satellite data could detect volcanic unrest years before eruptions
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux
Google Earth’s new ‘Timelapse’ feature shows 4 decades of climate change
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
Warning signs posted after low levels of red tide detected along Sarasota beaches
Depending on what beach you go to in Sarasota County, you may spot signs warning that red tide has been detected in the water.
Depending on what beach you go to in Sarasota County, you may spot signs warning that red tide has been detected in the water.
Google Earth adds time-lapse video to depict climate change
The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has affected the world.
The Google Earth app is adding a new video feature that draws upon nearly four decades of satellite imagery to vividly illustrate how climate change has affected the world.
USF’s red tide research helps predict Piney Point wastewater flow
The Tampa Bay Coastal Ocean Model was designed by USF's College of Marine Science to track red tide. Now the model is being used to forecast where nutrients from Piney Point will end up.
The Tampa Bay Coastal Ocean Model was designed by USF's College of Marine Science to track red tide. Now the model is being used to forecast where nutrients from Piney Point will end up.
France offering citizens money to buy electric bikes in exchange for old cars
France is offering 2,500 euro ($2,975.00) for their citizens to buy an electric bicycle if they trade in their old cars.
France is offering 2,500 euro ($2,975.00) for their citizens to buy an electric bicycle if they trade in their old cars.
Gov. DeSantis calls for full cleanup of Piney Point following reservoir leak
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
The state expects to put more than $115 million toward closing the site of the former Piney Point phosphate plant where a reservoir leak set off a wastewater crisis in Manatee County.
Manatee deaths prompts 'unusual mortality event' investigations
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Manatees are dying across Florida at an alarming rate. In just the first three months of the year, more than 600 have been killed -- nearly seven manatee deaths a day, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Researchers keep close eye on Tampa Bay's dolphins after Piney Point discharges
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
From a boat outside Port Manatee, Dr. Randall Wells keeps a close eye on the water. He and others are tracking dolphins who live in the area to see how they've been affected by wastewater discharges from the old Piney Point fertilizer plant.
Crews beat back brush fire threatening Holiday neighborhood
A brush fire burned about 20 acres between Anclote High School and the Key Vista neighborhood in Pasco County Friday. Fortunately, no one's home was damaged, but the view from SkyFox showed smoke and flames appearing to come dangerously close, with about 10 being temporarily evacuated.
A brush fire burned about 20 acres between Anclote High School and the Key Vista neighborhood in Pasco County Friday. Fortunately, no one's home was damaged, but the view from SkyFox showed smoke and flames appearing to come dangerously close, with about 10 being temporarily evacuated.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
With Piney Point pond half-empty, crews stop dumping wastewater into bay
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
A little more than a week after fears of a contaminated water flood led to a state of emergency, officials say they’ve been able to stop dumping wastewater from the old Piney Point phosphate mine.
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.
Drones, live video, submersibles guide crisis management at Piney Point
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes
Drones from a company called Videophotog Productions were put into the sky around the clock, giving local and state officials the up-close view they needed to see the reservoir. Now they're being put to work to scan our waterways for any changes