Wall Street Journal Takes a Close Look at Florida Phosphate Mining Fight
November 30, 2010
The Sierra Club and local environmentalists have slammed the brakes on an 11,000-acre mine extension planned by industry giant Mosaic Co. after securing a court injunction.
The Turkeys of Everglades National Park
November 24, 2010
Although once widespread, the wild turkey's habitat was destroyed by logging by the early 1900s, and the Osceola Wild Turkey, the Florida variety once common in Long Pine Key, was no exception.
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.
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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.
New EPA Limits on Fertilizer, Animal Waste, and Sewage Pollution Are Key To Cleaner Florida Waters
November 15, 2010
Five major Florida environmental groups join together today to welcome the first-ever limits on the widespread water pollution that poses a major public health threat in Florida.
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.