Supreme Court rules against Florida in water fight with Georgia
After years of legal battling, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a lawsuit in which Florida argued Georgia has used too much water in a river system shared by the states.
After years of legal battling, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a lawsuit in which Florida argued Georgia has used too much water in a river system shared by the states.
Manatee County officials to receive update Thursday on phosphate plant leak
Wastewater is leaking from an old phosphate plant in Manatee County. The company in charge of the property says there is nothing it can do to prevent a catastrophic failure, so Florida environmental officials gave it the green light to release some of the water into Tampa Bay. Environmental advocates say it is a threat to the area.
Wastewater is leaking from an old phosphate plant in Manatee County. The company in charge of the property says there is nothing it can do to prevent a catastrophic failure, so Florida environmental officials gave it the green light to release some of the water into Tampa Bay. Environmental advocates say it is a threat to the area.
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.
Biden administration seeks to power 10M homes with boost to offshore wind energy
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast.
New River Gorge: Sprawling 73,000-acre national park and preserve the 1st of its kind on the East Coast
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, located in West Virginia, received its dual status in January 2021 which gives the nearly 73,000-acre area federal protection as well as defends the wildlife and ecosystem from being destroyed by manmade means.
Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
Siesta Key crowds can further endanger rare beach birds
With less than 400 snowy plovers statewide, protecting their beach nesting habitat and the birds themselves is a top priority for Audubon Florida.
With less than 400 snowy plovers statewide, protecting their beach nesting habitat and the birds themselves is a top priority for Audubon Florida.
Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US
Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.
Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.
21 states sue Biden in attempt to revive Keystone XL pipeline
Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Attorneys general from 21 states on Wednesday sued to overturn President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the contentious Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Researchers use drones to study coastal habitat migration across Tampa Bay
Researchers with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the University of Florida are using drone technology to map and model the impacts of sea level rise due to a changing climate.
Researchers with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program and the University of Florida are using drone technology to map and model the impacts of sea level rise due to a changing climate.
Florida lawmakers target cigarette smoking on beaches
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow local governments to ban cigarette smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow local governments to ban cigarette smoking on beaches and in public parks.
Mote scientists hope red tide research leads to improved predictions
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
Dr. Cynthia Heil at Mote Marine Laboratory says predicting red tide blooms is a lot like predicting hurricanes. The short-term forecast is good, but longer-term gets "challenging."
US had its coldest February in more than 30 years, NOAA reports
Last month’s dangerous winter storms in the United States caused record subzero temperatures, power outages for millions of homeowners and led to more than two dozen deaths. It also brought one of the coldest Februarys in decades.
Last month’s dangerous winter storms in the United States caused record subzero temperatures, power outages for millions of homeowners and led to more than two dozen deaths. It also brought one of the coldest Februarys in decades.
‘Megadrought’ persists in western states with no end in sight, according to scientists
The western U.S. continues to endure dry conditions, and now scientists are using the term “megadrought” to describe the problem — which has existed for decades — with no end in sight.
The western U.S. continues to endure dry conditions, and now scientists are using the term “megadrought” to describe the problem — which has existed for decades — with no end in sight.
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Humans are likely cause of shift in Atlantic hurricane cycles, climate study suggests
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
The new study found that humans — not nature — are likely the primary cause of changes in Atlantic hurricane patterns.
Tampa Bay Watch promotes environmental stewardship with family field trips
Families looking for new interactive learning experiences during the month of March can take a field trip to Tierra Verde.
Families looking for new interactive learning experiences during the month of March can take a field trip to Tierra Verde.