Gov. DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve protection of more than 78,000 acres of land

Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier and Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson have approved the protection of more than 78,000 acres of land throughout Florida, including more than 76,000 thousand in the rural area within the Ocala-to-Osceola Wildlife Corridor. 

Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul

Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.

Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses

As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.

EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.

These US cities have the worst air quality this year

More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.

Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions, says CEO

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.

Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States

Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order

Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.

Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know

If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.

Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth

A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.

Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles

Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.