Is the Drought Over Yet?
An explainer on the Bay Area’s current conditions By Kristina Meek “How are we still in a drought?”…
Infected on my front porch
Why Tampa Bay’s Recent Dengue Outbreak is No Joke | Column Late last July, a few ounces of…
Even if we don’t see them, nocturnal pollinators play a critical role in ecosystems
While bees and butterflies are recognized for their critical roles in pollinating food and flowers, pollinators that fly…
Crescent Lake has SoUL
Until it got SoUL, Crescent Lake in St. Petersburg was like most lakes and ponds in Florida. Its…
“Smart ponds” remove nutrients naturally
New stormwater regulations that went into effect in late 2025 acknowledge what experts have been saying for years:…
Fall in Florida: Time to plan a vegetable garden, plus UF researchers share secrets to growing artichokes
If you’re new to Florida vegetable gardening, you probably don’t understand why your friends are so excited about…
St. Pete PUP Champions raises awareness of pet waste pollution
Across the state, more than half of all residents own a pet, including nearly 40% of families that…
Eco-anxiety affects one in six Tampa Bay respondents but can be treated
When researchers polled Tampa Bay residents about their eco-anxiety in the face of environmental degradation, they were surprised…
SELF loans help fund sustainability, energy efficiency and water quality
With nearly 50% of loan applications declined and two in five Florida homeowners’ insurance claims denied, preparing an…
Top Ten Tips for a Green Fourth of July
A milestone as major as America’s 250th anniversary deserves an unforgettable, multi-day celebration—but it shouldn’t come at the…