6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
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Florida Senate ready to pass sunscreen measure
The Florida Senate is poised to approve legislation aimed at preventing local governments from banning the sale of certain types of sunscreen, fast-tracking a proposal that did not pass the Legislature last year.
The Florida Senate is poised to approve legislation aimed at preventing local governments from banning the sale of certain types of sunscreen, fast-tracking a proposal that did not pass the Legislature last year.
Hundred of mangrove trees slashed
Hundreds of mangroves were cut down illegally in Wilbur-By-The-Sea. The state about 500 were cut, in violation of the law.
Hundreds of mangroves were cut down illegally in Wilbur-By-The-Sea. The state about 500 were cut, in violation of the law.
Legislature tables bill to tax water bottled from Fla. springs
Gruters warned the bill as initially proposed “would be a massive tax increase on the public.”
Gruters warned the bill as initially proposed “would be a massive tax increase on the public.”
Sunscreen bill moves forward in Florida House
The issue centers on a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that two chemicals used in the products could damage coral reefs.
The issue centers on a decision by Key West to ban certain types of sunscreen because of concerns that two chemicals used in the products could damage coral reefs.
Florida wades into creating task force on sea-level rise
Florida lawmakers waded deeper into advancing a proposal that would create a statewide Office of Resiliency and establish a task force to begin looking into how best to protect the state’s 1,350 miles of coastline from rising oceans.
Florida lawmakers waded deeper into advancing a proposal that would create a statewide Office of Resiliency and establish a task force to begin looking into how best to protect the state’s 1,350 miles of coastline from rising oceans.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Deal could prevent drilling on Everglades land
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the state has an option agreement to buy 20,000 acres that Kanter Real Estate LLC owns in western Broward County. Part of the land has been subject to years of litigation over the right to drill an exploratory oil well in the Everglades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the state has an option agreement to buy 20,000 acres that Kanter Real Estate LLC owns in western Broward County. Part of the land has been subject to years of litigation over the right to drill an exploratory oil well in the Everglades.
Governor DeSantis: Florida buys Everglades land to prevent oil drilling
In a news release, the Republican governor said the cost would be as much as $18 million depending on when the deal closes.
In a news release, the Republican governor said the cost would be as much as $18 million depending on when the deal closes.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
JetBlue announces plans to go carbon-neutral, power some flights with 'sustainable aviation fuel'
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Scientists in Florida Keys spending millions to stop coral reef deaths
Groups like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Coral Restoration Foundation are teaming up to save seven iconic reefs up and down the Florida Keys.
Groups like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Coral Restoration Foundation are teaming up to save seven iconic reefs up and down the Florida Keys.
Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe among dozens of celebs donating to help fight Australia wildfires
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
The Amazon has lost the equivalent of 10.3 million football fields to deforestation over past decade
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
The Amazon rainforest has lost the equivalent of 8.4 million soccer fields or 10.3 million American football fields over the past 10 years due to deforestation.
Tips for recycling wrapping paper after the holidays
Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable?
Piles of wrapping paper would appear after everyone has opened their gifts for the holidays, but is it recyclable?
Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide.
Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.