Controversial weed killer dicamba approved for some GMO crops: What to know
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
The EPA has reapproved a controversial weed killer for use on two genetically modified crops. Environmentalists fear the chemical will drift and destroy nearby farms, as it has in the past.
Florida man’s morning commute halted by bear wandering through his yard
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
A Florida man’s morning work commute was delayed after he was greeted by a black bear strolling across his front yard.
MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Former property owner weighs in on company filling in lake her family built: 'Sad to see it go'
A privately owned lake once stocked with fish and used for swimming and canoeing by generations of a Sanford family has been drained for development, leaving hundreds of fish and several turtles dead and raising questions about permitting and oversight.
A privately owned lake once stocked with fish and used for swimming and canoeing by generations of a Sanford family has been drained for development, leaving hundreds of fish and several turtles dead and raising questions about permitting and oversight.
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Lake County files petition accusing landfill of contaminating water
Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.
Lake County officials have been sounding the alarm, worried that runoff from the Mid-Florida Materials landfill in Mount Dora could make it into a sensitive water feature nearby at the Wolf Branch Sink.
Lawmakers call for environmental review of Blue Origin wastewater permit in Indian River Lagoon
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
New USDA website centralizes info in fight against New World screwworm parasite threatening U.S. livestock
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new website to centralize federal agencies as they work together to protect livestock, wildlife, and the public’s health against the New World screwworm parasite.
Trump administration pushes for new oil drilling off the coasts of Florida, California coasts
The Trump administration’s decision to open new drilling off the Florida and California coasts has reignited long-running political, economic and environmental conflicts.
The Trump administration’s decision to open new drilling off the Florida and California coasts has reignited long-running political, economic and environmental conflicts.
Residents report alleged human waste in Merritt Island canal
Residents who live along Sykes Creek on Merritt Island are concerned about water quality and a potential sewage spill.
Residents who live along Sykes Creek on Merritt Island are concerned about water quality and a potential sewage spill.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
These US cities face the greatest severe weather threats, data shows
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
More than one in four U.S. homes—representing $12.7 trillion in real estate value—are now exposed to severe or extreme climate risks, according to a new Realtor.cm report.
These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2025, data shows
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
Managing daily energy usage can help the environment and save you money on household utility costs, and a new report shows the states that stand out with their effectiveness using less energy.
How fake skin may help in mosquito fight
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
From handheld spray to the big guns on the ground and in the air, it?s an ongoing fight against the mosquito population. Now, researchers at UCF?s College of Medicine are taking a different approach toward lifesaving research into the world's deadliest animal.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
Cape Canaveral installs reef arches to protect wastewater plant from storm surge, erosion
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city’s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Cape Canaveral has installed massive reef arches along the Indian River Lagoon shoreline in an effort to protect the city’s wastewater treatment plant from storm surge and coastal erosion.
Lake County residents favor conservation, but new state law could limit local control
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county’s ability to act on those preferences.
As Lake County experiences rapid growth, a recent community survey reveals strong public support for preserving rural areas and natural landscapes. However, a new state law may limit the county’s ability to act on those preferences.
Alligator Alcatraz environmental lawsuit: Testimony offered by State Rep. Anna Eskamani
An Orlando-area state representative testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit that could shut down a controversial aviation site in the heart of the Florida Everglades, known by critics as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
An Orlando-area state representative testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit that could shut down a controversial aviation site in the heart of the Florida Everglades, known by critics as “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Volusia County moves forward with controversial Motocross park plan
Plans for a sprawling 350-acre motocross facility in Volusia County took a step forward Tuesday, as county council members approved the next phase of development despite mounting environmental concerns and public opposition.
Plans for a sprawling 350-acre motocross facility in Volusia County took a step forward Tuesday, as county council members approved the next phase of development despite mounting environmental concerns and public opposition.