EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.
VIDEO: Mexico's Pemex suffers huge gas pipeline fire in Gulf
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mexico's state-owned oil company says it suffered a rupture in an undersea gas pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bay Area students' conservation artwork now on display at Florida Aquarium
A new exhibit at The Florida Aquarium is putting trash on display to highlight conservation.
A new exhibit at The Florida Aquarium is putting trash on display to highlight conservation.
Project to clear algae from Kings Bay and Crystal River makes significant progress
So far, crews have removed more than 200 million pounds of Lyngbya algae from the waterways.
So far, crews have removed more than 200 million pounds of Lyngbya algae from the waterways.
Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
Florida professor: Surfside condo showed signs of sinking in 90s, but that wouldn't be only cause for collapse
An FIU professor said the area where the Surfside condo partially collapsed showed signs of sinking during the 1990s. However, that wouldn’t be the cause for the building to collapse on its own.
An FIU professor said the area where the Surfside condo partially collapsed showed signs of sinking during the 1990s. However, that wouldn’t be the cause for the building to collapse on its own.
Environmental groups sue state over Piney Point phosphate site
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
A coalition of environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida and other defendants have long mishandled a former phosphate-plant site where massive amounts of contaminated water were released this spring to avert a potential catastrophe.
House Republicans form group to address climate change
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.
‘We take this report very seriously’: Study predicts more tidal flooding in St. Pete over next 10 years
According to a new study, low-lying St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Shore Acres will see up to 10 times as many days of high tide flooding by 2033 as compared to 2023
According to a new study, low-lying St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Shore Acres will see up to 10 times as many days of high tide flooding by 2033 as compared to 2023
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
What is Florida's red tide, and where does it come from?
Red tide is nothing new to Florida. The Karenia brevis algae species can be harmful and even deadly to marine life, sending dead fish washing up on beaches and even posing a health threat to humans. Here's what you need to know.
Red tide is nothing new to Florida. The Karenia brevis algae species can be harmful and even deadly to marine life, sending dead fish washing up on beaches and even posing a health threat to humans. Here's what you need to know.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Dead fish cleanup begins as red tide drifts north along Gulf coast
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Red tide blooms were clearly visible from SkyFOX this afternoon along the coast of Pinellas County. Beach communities are doing their best to clean up dead fish that wash ashore as they wait to see how long it lasts.
Red tide through the decades: Still a mystery
Florida summers are remembered for many things, both good and bad. On our coast, they're sometimes remembered for red tide.
Florida summers are remembered for many things, both good and bad. On our coast, they're sometimes remembered for red tide.
Red tide puts seabirds at risk of neurotoxin sickness, death
The nuisance of red tide blooms is expected each year, but experts say this year's early blooms could cause seabirds to get sick and die at unusually high rates.
The nuisance of red tide blooms is expected each year, but experts say this year's early blooms could cause seabirds to get sick and die at unusually high rates.
Ruskin lab creates invasive species scoring system to direct policy and prevention
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
A team at fisheries and aquatics at the University of Florida has been studying invasive species at UF's Tropical Aquaculture Lab in Ruskin in an effort to prevent new invaders from destroying local environments.
Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Expert: Variety of sources could be enhancing red tide bloom
Out on the water, Tim Lauer ran into a batch of what he believes is red tide during a fishing tournament on Friday. Coming into the southwest corner near MacDill Air Force Base, he captured a trail of dead fish on video.
Out on the water, Tim Lauer ran into a batch of what he believes is red tide during a fishing tournament on Friday. Coming into the southwest corner near MacDill Air Force Base, he captured a trail of dead fish on video.
Stinky 'snot grass' algae clogging water off Anna Maria Island
Locals call it snot grass; scientists know it as Lyngbya. Whatever you call it, it's causing problems and making the water around Anna Maria "unfishable."
Locals call it snot grass; scientists know it as Lyngbya. Whatever you call it, it's causing problems and making the water around Anna Maria "unfishable."