Making septic systems cleaner for the environment
By Robert C. Jones Jr.,Ā University of Miami News The small toolshed in the backyard of one Palmetto Bay home doesnāt ...
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One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isnāt straws or grocery bags ā itās yourĀ tires
Most tires are made of synthetic rubber that sheds particles of microplastics over time.
USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
TheĀ Tampa Bay SurveillanceĀ project aims to make clear the complicated state of contamination in Floridaās largest estuary.
Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways ā simple steps can reduce theĀ harm
Intensive agriculture, climate change and pollution are among the causes of insect decline.
Supercharged hurricanes mean more ‘ghost boats’ haunting waterways
Abandoned vessels can linger in waterways for years, polluting ecosystems and complicating navigation.
FAU lands EPA grant to monitor water quality in Lake Okeechobee
The project will focus on understanding how common contaminants change after being released into freshwater environments.
Why is the state of Florida fighting its mandate to protect manatees?
State officials believe they donāt have to follow the federal Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting manatees.
Forecasting improves for toxic red tide, but Southwest Florida still fears economic pain
Floridaās Gulf Coast reels from economic fallout after tough red tide season.
Scientists discover 230 new giant viruses that shape ocean life and health
A study from University of Miami scientists reveals new insights into giant viruses and their role in marine ecosystems.
What Trumpās budget proposal says about his environmental values
The proposal represents a retreat from goals of clean air and clean water enacted in federal laws over the past ...