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Nov 7, 2024 · Get the latest environmental news and information for Florida and Central Florida.
Florida environmental agency fights plan to reduce power plant ...
Aug 9, 2023 · The state agency in charge of protecting Florida's environment lashed out at a federal proposal aimed at reducing power-plant pollution.
Judge faults Florida takeover of federal wetlands permitting
Feb 16, 2024 · A federal court has ruled that Florida’s takeover of U.S. permitting for wetlands destruction in the final days of the Trump administration violates laws that protect endangered species.
Toxic chemical found in Central Florida water: What to know
Jul 11, 2023 · A chemical deemed likely to cause cancer has infiltrated the tap water of Lake Mary, Sanford and northwest Seminole County for years, according to Toxic Secret, a six-month-long investigation by ...
Commentary: Lawmakers threaten environmental oversight and …
Jan 18, 2024 · For the rights of citizens, and for the health of Florida’s environment, legislators must reject SB 738 and HB 789.
Does saving Split Oak Forest doom other nature preserves?
Feb 4, 2024 · Road backers are offering to donate a parcel of 1,550 acres to buffer and protect Split Oak and adjoining conservation lands – if the road is allowed to cross the forest. They say they will put ...
Florida’s environmental commission hasn’t met in 5 years
Jan 20, 2022 · Florida has an environmental commission meant to deal with water and air pollution. But the group of gubernatorial appointees hasn’t met in 5 years.
Citrus forecast revised up as Florida’s struggling industry shows …
Dec 8, 2023 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday revised a forecast for the 2023-2024 citrus growing season by upping projections for grapefruit and specialty fruits, which are mostly tangerines and ...
Lake Mary water plant destroys 1,4-dixoane with unusual tech
Sep 21, 2023 · The city’s facility, more costly and complex than conventional water plants, is gaining visibility nationally as a solution for contaminants of rising concern. These aerial images show Lake Mary ...
FAA initiates environmental impact study for SpaceX Starship …
May 10, 2024 · The Federal Aviation Administration said it was beginning an Environmental Impact Statement for Starship launches from KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A. SpaceX had already built the beginning of a ...