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Environment
FWC says there’s a decrease in ‘spinning’ fish and sawfish deaths in Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials hope it could be a sign “we're on the tail end of this event.”
The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
The Scoop: Mon. April 29, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Spinning fish linked to algae bloom toxins Toxic algae blooms in Florida waters from the Keys to Boynton Beach are causing fish to spin themselves to death. Scientists, led by Florida Fish & Wildlife Section...
A Voice for the Truth Commission, Energy Crisis
African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change Host, Walter L Smith II, declares The Forum is the place to analyze the work of Tampa’s new Truth and Reconciliation Commission....
Florida Supreme Court justices are urged to weigh environmental funding
Environmental groups Thursday urged the Florida Supreme Court to take up a long-running legal battle over state conservation funding.
City of Clearwater celebrates Arbor Day
The City of Clearwater is giving out free trees to residents tomorrow, this is in celebration of Arbor Day.
Florida seeks a stay in its wetlands permitting fight
Florida has asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a district judge’s ruling about wetlands permitting authority.
Black Nerds Matter: Jada Alexander
Jada Alexander, a marine ecologist from UCSB takes a deep dive into her life as a scientist, mental health in STEM fields and her experience as a Black woman in marine biology
Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water
The EPA has recently set limits on PFAS hazardous "forever chemicals" in our drinking water supply. Find out from our local water quality experts how our water utilities plan to remove PFAS from our drinking...
Despite progress, Tampa Bay still grapples with air quality challenges
Listen: A new report shows improvements in air quality nationwide. But, despite seeing improvements, the Tampa Bay area still faces air quality issues. The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report grades exposure to...
Earth Day 2024: Black Liberation Through Food Sovereignty
Earth Day 2024 bring increased activism from U.S. President Joe Biden to young, Black Environmentalists. Earth Day is also the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the first socialist president of the old Soviet Union. In light...
Florida appeals in the fight over wetlands permitting
Florida has appealed after a judge rejected a federal government decision to shift wetlands permitting authority to the state.
