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Environment Friday, November 03rd 2023

Anna Paulina Luna talks Israel, impeachment and Pinellas beach restoration

St. Pete’s representative in the U.S. House, Anna Paulina Luna, was a last-minute guest on this week’s episode of WMNF's The Skinny.

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, in a white suit, with a microphone in her right hand.

Animal Rights Thursday, November 02nd 2023

A surprising statistic sparks concern for the endangered Florida panther

The Florida Panther is our state’s official animal and one of the most endangered mammals in the country. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Tuesday, October 31st 2023

What we know about the latest possible tear in a Mosaic gypstack liner at its New Wales plant in Florida

There’s a possible leak of water at a Polk County phosphogypsum stack owned by the giant fertilizer company Mosaic.

Environment Wednesday, October 18th 2023

Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million

The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Tuesday, October 17th 2023

A law professor & scientist ask for a halt to a dredging project that could harm Puerto Rico coral reefs

Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.

Environment Friday, October 13th 2023

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County one step closer to state protection

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County is one step closer to getting state protection. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Environment Thursday, September 14th 2017

Tampa Bay post-Irma: updates on power and assisted-living facilities

The Florida Department of Transportation announced Thursday that I-75 will remain open, as Hurricane Irma flood waters have been receding on the Santa Fe River. As of Thursday morning, FDOT says their engineers and state...

Environment Wednesday, April 19th 2017

Sierra Club challenging Sabal Trail pipeline in court

A pipeline that will carry natural gas from Alabama through Georgia into Central Florida is nearly complete; but the Sierra Club is still challenging the Sabal Trail pipeline in court. On Tuesday, Sierra Club staff...

Economy Tuesday, October 25th 2016

Consumer advocates slam David Jolly

A Pinellas County Congressional district could change parties after Election Day; Republican incumbent David Jolly faces an uphill battle in the newly redrawn district against Democrat Charlie Crist. The district now has more Democrats. Tuesday morning...

Environment Monday, October 17th 2016

Protest outside Duke in St. Pete against Florida pipeline

The Dakota Access Pipeline — the site of major protests and where journalist Amy Goodman had charges dismissed Monday — isn’t the only fossil fuel pipeline that’s drawing controversy; here in Florida, environmentalists are protesting...

Alternative Fuels/Energy Conservation Thursday, September 29th 2016

Why are Florida’s big utilities companies backing amendment 1 for solar energy choice?

By Rob Lorei On Radioactivity Thursday we look at Amendment 1, also known as “Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice”, that is being back by 4 large for-profit utility companies: Florida Power and Light, Duke...

Environment Wednesday, April 06th 2016

Environmentalist concerned about Sabal Trail pipeline in Florida

Two of Florida’s largest energy companies want to build a pipeline for natural gas through the center of the state – but environmentalists say it could negatively impact wetlands and the state’s aquifer. The Gulf...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, December 09th 2014

Greenpeace to put coal in Duke’s stockings at St. Pete rally

Greenpeace to put coal in Duke's stockings at St. Pete rally

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, October 28th 2014

Florida Director of The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy says Duke Energy wants to end conservation goals

Rob Lorei discusses two events taking place this Tuesday to raise awareness and public understanding of the actions taken by big monopoly utilities like Duke Energy.

Elections Wednesday, October 08th 2014

Consumers and environmentalists to protest Rick Scott in St. Pete Thursday

Environment Thursday, July 03rd 2014

Environmentalists plan message to PSC with mock hearing

Environment Monday, June 02nd 2014

EPA proposal could phase out coal-fired power plants by implementing CO2 emission regulations

EPA proposal could phase out coal-fired power plants by implementing CO2 emission regualtions

Environment Tuesday, April 22nd 2014

Coalition rallies for clean power at Duke Energy in St. Petersburg

Local elected officials and the Sunshine State Clean Energy Coalition rallied today in St. Petersburg to call on Duke Energy to invest in cleaner energy. Florida could become a national leader in clean energy investment.

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