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Climate
CDC, NOAA announce new heat tracking tool ahead of summer
Listen: This Earth day, the CDC and NOAA announced a new tool they hope will provide more information for people particularly vulnerable to heat. Health and government officials spoke at a hospital in Washington DC...
Report shows heat hits harder on vulnerable communities
Listen: Last year was the hottest year on record. A new report spotlights the effects of extreme heat on health, especially for disadvantaged communities. The report, by the nonpartisan nonprofit Trust for America’s Health, highlighted...
The Scoop: Fri., March 8, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Mosquitos adapt to climate change WMNF’s Chris Young reports that this adaption could mean changes when it comes to the spread of harmful diseases. Hurricane Ian relief funds A new investigation has found that groups...
Study sheds light on disease-carrying mosquitoes and climate change
Listen: A study from the University of Florida shows that mosquitoes can adapt to climate change, and this adaptation may have changes on the spread of harmful diseases. Matthew Thomas is the director of the...
The House voted 81-29 to pass the bill (HB 1645), which was approved by the Senate, 28-12. It is ready to go to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
26 Essays On Walking. Vote For Our Planet.
Ways Of Walking – Edited by Ann de Forest Ways of Walking brings together 26 writers who reflect on walks they have taken and what they have discovered along the way. Some walk across forbidden...
The Scoop: Wed. February 28, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Wasserman-Schultz calls for Ladapo to resign As a measles outbreak spreads in Florida, the state’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo is giving advice counter to federal vaccination guidelines. Pedestrian dies in Tampa A vehicle hit and...
The Scoop: Tues. February 27, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Sarasota Police The Sarasota Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday morning near the Ringling Museum. Measles in Polk County Measles confirmed in Polk County, first adult case in Florida this...
Shoreline and Spring restoration with Tom Ries
Sustainable Living hosts Tanja Vidovic and Anni Ellis spoke with local environmentalist Tom Ries, a nationally known ecologist with more than 40 years of experience restoring natural systems in the SE.
Yard Waste – new program with the City of Tampa
City of Tampa adds yard waste composting program. Listen to the show to find how to participate. Thanks for your support of the Sustainable Living Show
A record number of manatees are flocking to an Apollo Beach canal. Why?
Listen: Manatees have been flocking to a popular canal in Apollo Beach at record rates. The manatees gather in the clean, warm water discharge canal of a Tampa Electric Power Station. Above the canal is...
Florida and other states fight a Biden administration rule to reduce carbon pollution
Florida is challenging a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
