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.
New report reveals troubling water quality trends in Old Tampa Bay
The results of a recent study by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program revealed some concerning trends regarding levels of algae known for posing a health risk to wildlife and people.
The results of a recent study by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program revealed some concerning trends regarding levels of algae known for posing a health risk to wildlife and people.
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.
Florida Republicans detail plan to combat rising sea levels
Florida state lawmakers unveiled an "aggressive" plan to combat sea-level rise in the state’s history Friday.
Florida state lawmakers unveiled an "aggressive" plan to combat sea-level rise in the state’s history Friday.
Lawmakers ask Navy to sink decommissioned assault ship off Florida coast
The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.
The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.
Electric vehicle tax needed to bridge gas tax shortfall, lawmakers say
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
Report: Flood insurance could see drastic increase with debut of new risk calculator
In Florida, researchers found on average homeowners are paying about $1,600 a year in flood insurance when they should be paying more like $8,200.
In Florida, researchers found on average homeowners are paying about $1,600 a year in flood insurance when they should be paying more like $8,200.
Florida researcher hopes to clear the air about cow burps
It turns out that cows do a lot of belching. And all that cow burping comes with environmental consequences: During the digestion process, cows can produce over a half a pound of methane every day.
It turns out that cows do a lot of belching. And all that cow burping comes with environmental consequences: During the digestion process, cows can produce over a half a pound of methane every day.