PSTA Board Votes to Move Pinellas Forward Toward Transportation Referendum
January 23, 2013
This vote is viewed by supporters as a critical step forward toward creation of the full range of transportation choices the Tampa Bay community needs.
Net Zero Headquarters Grand Opening
December 3, 2012
Hundreds gathered to celebrate this ground-breaking building which promises to create more energy than it consumes through solar panels, geothermal heat and AC, and tankless water heaters.
EPA Agrees to Set Enforceable Clean Water Limits for 100,000 Miles of Florida Waters
November 30, 2012
In a major victory for Florida's environment, the EPA has agreed to immediately propose enforceable, numeric limits to curb water pollution.
Sierra Club, Partners Celebrate 200 Million Oil-Free Miles
September 25, 2012
National Plug In Day is a public education event on the many benefits that come with widespread availability of new electric vehicles and public charging stations.
Who's Got the Power?
September 8, 2012
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam sees the future, and it's gas ... lots of gas.
Sierrans Engage Statewide as Florida DOT Finally Addresses Crisis
August 9, 2012
Walking or riding a bike down Florida's streets is more dangerous than anywhere else in the U.S.
Don't Pump Sugar's Polluted Water Into Lake Okeechobee
August 8, 2012
Under the plan to boost water levels, untreated EAA run-off, laden with nitrogen, phosphorus, pesticides, and herbicides, would be pumped backwards into Lake Okeechobee.
Hundreds Move Beyond Oil to Join Hands on America's Best Beach
August 7, 2012
350 joined Hands Across the Sand at America's #1 beach destination, St. Pete Beach.
Conservation, Wildlife, and Health Groups Seek Chemical Oil Dispersant Rulemaking
August 6, 2012
A coalition of conservation, wildlife and public health groups filed a citizen suit under the provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act to compel the EPA to issue a rule on chemical oil dispersants.
Florida's Transportation Battle: Smart Road Improvements
August 2, 2012
Wider roads offer little choice and make travel even more dangerous for those eager to reduce air pollution, dependence on oil, and get where they need go without a car.