Florida’s coastal growth increasing hurricane losses; scientists unleashing crabs to restore reefs
If Hurricane Ian had struck in the 1970s, a Swiss Re report said it would have caused half or even ...
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Proposed speed limit to protect Rice’s whales debated; DeSantis vetoes electric vehicle bill
The proposal would create a speed limit for ships travelling through Rice’s whale habitat from Pensacola to just south of ...
Florida DEP rejects oil-drilling proposal; outdoor workers urge Miami-Dade County to pass heat protections
DEP agreed with an administrative law judge, issuing a final order rejecting a plan to drill in an area of ...
Disease threatening Florida panther population; Florida intensifies oversight of insurers
Feline leukomyelopathy, or FLM, appears to be impacting panthers and bobcats throughout the state.
Report finds that Deepwater Horizon disaster may happen again; Florida House, Senate have gap on invasive species funding
Oceana fears that a disaster similar to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill may happen in the future.
Red tide causing manatee deaths; probiotics could cure ailing reefs
Stony coral tissue loss disease is a new and deadly disease affecting reefs throughout the Caribbean.
Changes at Gumbo Limbo are all about the turtles
We look forward to welcoming the sea turtles back to Gumbo Limbo when we have the staff and facilities necessary ...
Pharmaceuticals found in popular Florida fish; scientists seeking technologies to lessen effects of red tide
A study found redfish contaminated with drugs often leaked into coastal waters from septic tanks.
Plan to penalize environmental-related investing could cost taxpayers, Florida sees fewer manatee deaths as feeding ends
A Florida bill bans state and local governments from investing in funds or purchasing bonds based on social, political or ...
Environmental bills getting bipartisan love, Biden getting climate criticism
A roundup of news items related to climate change and other environmental issues in Florida: Florida's environment gets bipartisan love ...