Samples suggest Piney Point discharge is diluting, USF researchers say
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science say a decrease in nutrient concentration is good news. But samples that would tell more about the impacts to seagrasses and other marine life can take months to process.
Researchers from the USF College of Marine Science say a decrease in nutrient concentration is good news. But samples that would tell more about the impacts to seagrasses and other marine life can take months to process.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
Man files first-ever lawsuit on behalf of nature
Mother Nature is taking a developer to court, thanks to a new law that gives citizens the right act on behalf of "nature" and file enforcement actions to protect waterways. The suit is the first of it's kind in the U.S. to be filed under what's called a "Rights of Nature" law.
Mother Nature is taking a developer to court, thanks to a new law that gives citizens the right act on behalf of "nature" and file enforcement actions to protect waterways. The suit is the first of it's kind in the U.S. to be filed under what's called a "Rights of Nature" law.
Lawsuit planned after Piney Point wastewater dump
After 200-million gallons of contaminated water were discharged into Tampa Bay last month, local conservation groups have now filed an intent to sue Piney Point’s owner, HRK Holdings, along with the DEP and the Manatee County Port Authority.
After 200-million gallons of contaminated water were discharged into Tampa Bay last month, local conservation groups have now filed an intent to sue Piney Point’s owner, HRK Holdings, along with the DEP and the Manatee County Port Authority.
Artists recycle junk to build sculptures in Pinellas Park
An artist in Pinellas Park started a neighborhood street art program, leading other artists and volunteers in creating junk art made out of metal and other scraps. He teaches people how to do it for free as long as they agree to give it away.
An artist in Pinellas Park started a neighborhood street art program, leading other artists and volunteers in creating junk art made out of metal and other scraps. He teaches people how to do it for free as long as they agree to give it away.
Volunteers pull 267 pounds of trash and debris from New Pass
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Dozens of volunteers with Sarasota Bay Watch hauled everything from fishing poles to cast nets to cell phones and even a BB gun from the waters of New Pass recently.
Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
Manatee carcasses strewn across islands in Indian River Lagoon
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
Rotting carcasses are spread across a handful of islands near Manatee Cove Park in the Indian River Lagoon, serving as graveyards for Florida's manatees.
DeSantis vows more than $640 million to combat flooding, sea-level rise
In Tarpon Springs, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills establishing immediate and multi-year plans to tackle flooding and sea-level rise around the state.
In Tarpon Springs, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills establishing immediate and multi-year plans to tackle flooding and sea-level rise around the state.
Ship speed limit sought to protect endangered whales in Gulf of Mexico
A speed limit for ships in part of the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle is needed to protect the few remaining endangered whales there, environmental groups say.
A speed limit for ships in part of the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle is needed to protect the few remaining endangered whales there, environmental groups say.
1st large-scale, offshore wind project that could power 400K homes approved
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
Environmentalists concerned about 13% seagrass decline in Tampa Bay
Between 2018 and 2020, as much as 13% of the seagrass acreage was lost. That’s more than a 5,000-acre decline in seagrass, with the worst impacts in Old Tampa Bay.
Between 2018 and 2020, as much as 13% of the seagrass acreage was lost. That’s more than a 5,000-acre decline in seagrass, with the worst impacts in Old Tampa Bay.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Piney Point deep well injection to proceed despite residents' drinking water concerns
It's been nearly a month and no new wastewater discharges have been needed at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant after workers installed a steel plate to stop the leak. Now, the major concern is the remaining wastewater.
It's been nearly a month and no new wastewater discharges have been needed at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant after workers installed a steel plate to stop the leak. Now, the major concern is the remaining wastewater.
Litter Gitters deployed in Bay Area waterways to remove trash
A new device being deployed into area waterways could help to remove trash and protect the environment.
A new device being deployed into area waterways could help to remove trash and protect the environment.
NOAA climate data shows 'normal' US temperature hotter than 20 years ago
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
EPA proposes phaseout of greenhouse gas coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Climate change could soon allow Florida farmers to grow coffee beans, UF scientists say
The Sunshine State has never grown commercial coffee trees before, but that may change sooner than later. For now, Florida winters can still get cold enough to be harmful to coffee crops, but global warming is making scientists take a second look.
The Sunshine State has never grown commercial coffee trees before, but that may change sooner than later. For now, Florida winters can still get cold enough to be harmful to coffee crops, but global warming is making scientists take a second look.
'Tens of thousands' of nonnative tropical clawed frogs pulled from Hillsborough waterways
Scientists are worried the tropical clawed frog, which has been identified in Hillsborough County, could have an impact on local wildlife. The amphibians are native to West Africa, but this is the first report of them found outside that continent.
Scientists are worried the tropical clawed frog, which has been identified in Hillsborough County, could have an impact on local wildlife. The amphibians are native to West Africa, but this is the first report of them found outside that continent.