Environment

It's the largest preserved area in the fastest growing parts of the state. But despite being sandwiched between two large cities, few people have heard of it. Come along on a three-day trek to learn more.

In preparation for this year's Earth Day Pensacola on Saturday, April 18th, local environmentalist Christian Wagley shares tips for a 'starter kit' that can have longterm impact

The immigration detention center remains open due to arguments by Florida and the Trump administration. They claimed the state hadn't gotten federal reimbursement, so it wasn't required to follow federal environmental law.

The Endangered Species Committee met for the first time in 34 years to make the decision. Legal action by environmental groups is already planned to protect the Gulf's vanishing Rice's whale.

The state is looking at "living shorelines" such as mangrove forests, oyster reef restoration and hybrid options like 3D-printed walls that help fight climate change.

The new law would prevent local governments from passing any "resolution, ordinance, rule, code or policy" that promotes net-zero goals. It also prohibits requiring assessments, fees or penalties to reach those goals.

Late last month, record-low temperatures cooled down the waters of the Gulf and the Atlantic significantly, causing almost 800 sea turtles to wash ashore across Florida's beaches.

The Everglades seldom benefit from invasive species. But now, as non-native apple snails disappear, the endangered Everglades bird, the snail kite, is paying the price.

Several bills coursing through Tallahassee have aroused the ire of many conservationists. But some bills also have their backing.

Millions still needed for cleanup as EPA moves toward first phase of work