Healthy Air Campaign Saves Light Rail Option for Tampa Bay
June 26, 2012
PSTA, serving Florida's most densely populated county, plans greatly expanded bus service, safer paths for bikes and pedestrians, and light rail to connect Clearwater with St. Petersburg and, potentially, Tampa.
Punta Gorda Passes Strong Urban Fertilizer Ordinance
June 21, 2012
The City of Punta Gorda made Southwest Florida one step closer to complete protection from urban fertilizer run-off by passing, unanimously, a fertilizer management ordinance.
Sierra Club Statement on EPA Approval of State Plan to Improve Water Quality in Everglades
June 15, 2012
Sierra Club is pleased that the EPA and the state of Florida have agreed on a plan toward improving water quality in the Everglades, but still have major concerns.
Senator Rubio's Disastrous State Waters Partnership Act of 2012
June 13, 2012
Rubio's bill would put an end to the EPA's ability to develop numeric nutrient criteria to tackle this serious public health threat in the Sunshine State.
Miami Polar Bears Say 'Chill the Drills!' to Save the Arctic
April 30, 2012
Miami polar bears hit the streets of downtown Miami to help protect America's Arctic from offshore oil drilling.
Tampa and Southwest Florida Continue to Suffer From Unhealthy Smog Pollution
April 27, 2012
The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County issued an Air Pollution Advisory due to anticipated levels of ozone pollution.
Green Transportation Takes Center Stage on Two-Year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster
April 27, 2012
There's been a lack of progress in Congress to make drilling safer, but also new forms of transportation developed that no longer require oil.
Vice President Biden Visits Everglades, Gives Strong Support to Skyway
April 25, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Everglades National Park where he reaffirmed the support of the Obama Administration for 6.5 miles of bridging of the Tamiaimi Trail to restore the flow of the River of Grass.
Florida Water Coalition Launches TV Ad During 'Summer Slime' Season
April 24, 2012
The ad explains that massive toxic algae blooms in Florida are fueled by industrial pollution, sewage, manure, and fertilizer.
Sierra Club Seeks Action to Reduce Gulf 'Dead Zone'
April 17, 2012
Sierra Club is one of a dozen environmental groups that filed two federal lawsuits against the EPA aimed at reducing the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.