Category
Environment
Discovering Florida’s Carnivorous Plants with Kenny Coogan and Manny Herrera
May 4, 2022 is World Carnivorous Plant Day. Manny Herrera explains how Florida's carnivorous plants lure, catch and digest their prey.
Promoting pollinators in the backyard with Virginia Overstreet
On April 25, 20222 show Kenny and Anni interviewed Virginia Overstreet to find out how to promote pollinators in the backyard.
“Earth Day”, “Every Day” on Morning Energy
Environmental issues have been a long standing concern for decades. These concerns eventually led to the creation of an an annual Earth Day celebration which has been occurring on April 22nd since 1970. In addition...
Governor’s nominee to the FWC was fined for speeding in a manatee protection zone
Governor Ron DeSantis nominated Albert Maury for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission; Maury was fined for speeding in a manatee zone.
On April 18, 20222 show Kenny and Anni interviewed Michele Northrop, organizer of Tampa's 13th Annual Ecofest.
WaveMakers: Changing Climates with Rep. Kathy Castor
As the world continues to see climate change become a pressing (though controversial) issue, the U.S. has seen Tampa’s own House Representative Kathy Castor take charge in leading the fight. Castor chairs the House Select...
Possible tear in the lining of Mosaic’s New Wales gypstack
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection reports a possible tear in the lining of Mosaic’s New Wales gypstack.
MidPoint: Winning the Water Wars
For decades, the country (and the Tampa region specifically) has faced a Water War. Debates and fights over who has it, who doesn't, how we get it, and who pays for it have been a...
Free produce giveaway on Friday in Lealman
This Friday there is a Produce Giveaway in Lealman. The produce is fresh from Florida farmers recovering crops.
April is water conservation month in Florida – here’s how you can save water
April has been declared Water Conservation Month. The Southwest Florida Water Management District gives tips to conserve water.
FERC updates its policy on greenhouse gasses and natural gas pipelines
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated its policy on natural gas pipelines. A Tampa member of Congress is happy with the change.
Piney Point panel reveals data on red tide and more
Last March more than 200 million gallons of polluted water were pumped from Piney Point into Tampa Bay. The disaster resulted in red tide algae blooms and communities were exposed to radioactive waste. Phosphogypsum is...
