Listen: Disadvantaged areas in the Tampa Bay area are set to receive money for environmental improvements because of a series of measures passed during the Biden administration. These grants provide a wide range of benefits promoting clean energy and clean buildings. Direct grants going straight to Tampa and Hillsborough County are focused on repairing water… Read more »
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The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Environmental groups push DeSantis to veto portion of new budget
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Free tree giveaway for Clearwater residents
On Saturday, Clearwater will be giving out free trees to residents to celebrate Arbor Day. It will be happening at the Public Works Complex.
Sustainable Living: Growing and building your own floral bouquets
This week’s guest was Kali Rabaut of Blue House Florals… who among many other talents, grows her bouquets organically on her home property.
St. Petersburg relaunches free compost bin program
Listen: The city of St. Petersburg has reignited its free residential compost bin program. According to a press release, the city’s compost bin program was relaunched on Earth Day, April 22nd. The relaunch comes after the program was put on hold at the end of 2022 for public review. The program, which was introduced… Read more »
Electric vehicle owners gather on Earth Day to accelerate green transition
A group of electric vehicle owners from the Tampa Bay area gathered on Earth Day to encourage more people to drive electric. Over 20 electric vehicles were displayed in the parking lot at Ford’s Garage in Brandon. Participants and attendees wove around propped hoods and open doors, exploring different makes and models and asking questions… Read more »
” EARTH DAY AND INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE on MORNING ENERGY
Earth Day has been observed on April 22nd in the United States for more than half a century and has expanded globally to nearly 200 countries. The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness about environmental issues. Many people also celebrate “Earth Week” which is an unofficial extension of Earth Day. The purpose of Earth Week is to draw more… Read more »
Volunteers, environmental leaders applaud recent Florida Wildlife Corridor expansion
Over 20,000 acres were recently set aside to grow Florida’s Wildlife Corridor. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved over $46 million in mid-March to allow for the expansion of five different preserved areas. One of the areas that’s growing is the Wolfe Creek Forest and Blackwater River State Forest near Pensacola, which will… Read more »
Protecting Florida’s wild interior, plus pushing back on DeSantis with Andrew Warren and Nikki Fried
For the April 14 edition of “The Skinny” on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa, the show welcomed Gil Smart, Policy Director for the nonprofit Friends of the Everglades, to talk about legislation with a prevailing party attorney fees provision that smart-growth advocates argue would effectively eliminate planning challenges by citizens and public interest groups since losing means… Read more »
Jane Goodall addresses her unwavering optimism about young people, the ongoing chimp study, the “two Janes,” and more, on WMNF’s “Talking Animals”
Dr. Jane Goodall offers her current impressions of young people’s attitudes about animals and the environment, among many other topics, in an interview on WMNF’s “Talking Animals.”
New artificial reef to create more opportunities for anglers, divers in Pinellas County
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste is planning to deploy a new artificial reef after receiving a grant in January from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
