Marine Scientists Tell Us What's Known About Deepwater Horizon Oil Impact On Gulf of Mexico
November 20, 2010
Three marine scientists from USF St. Petersburg's College of Marine Science shared their recent findings and perspectives on the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Floridians Seeing the Light but Only Partial Funding on Solar Power
November 19, 2010
The Florida Legislature provided funding for energy efficiency and solar power rebates, but the funding is not complete.
Coalition Opposes Nuclear Expansion Near Biscayne and Everglades National Parks
November 18, 2010
A coalition of citizens, civic organizations and public officials spoke out against FPL's proposed expansion of two nuclear reactors between Everglades and Biscayne National Parks.
Florida Panther on Hendry County Road is 13th Killed by Vehicles in 2010
November 17, 2010
About 100 Florida Panthers survive in the wild — clinging to less than five percent of their historic range. Their entire remaining habitat is located in a handful of South Florida Counties.
Judge Alan Gold's Bold Plan to Save the Everglades: 'Make It So.'
November 9, 2010
Judge Alan Gold meant business when he ordered EPA administrator Lisa Jackson to his courtroom in Miami. He wanted her to explain the "glacial delay" in cleaning up phosphorus in the Everglades.
Cape Coral Moving Forward to Reduce Harmful Algae Blooms
November 9, 2010
Sierra Club members in Cape Coral spoke up at a public workshop on a proposed fertilizer ordinance to be considered by the City Council.
Industrial Agriculture, Developers, and Lax Sewer Plant Operators Falsely Claim Clean Water Costs Too Much
November 3, 2010
For over a year opposition to the EPA rule to limit nitrogen and phosphorous pollution in Florida's freshwater and coastal water bodies has come from the state's major polluters.
Vote Tuesday, Nov. 2! Sierra Club Florida 2010 Endorsements
November 1, 2010
See the 2010 Sierra Club Florida endorsed candidates and amendments.
Caloosahatchee River at Risk
October 27, 2010
The News-Press held a forum about the crisis plaguing the Caloosahatchee River. More than 130 government officials, scientists, and citizens came to listen to five panelists.
Big Florida Polluters Still Pressuring Congress to Drop EPA Water Rules
October 26, 2010
This past summer, 100 miles of the St. Johns River was covered with toxic harmful algae and the dead Redfish that succumbed to the poisoned river water.