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The Scoop: Weds. July 3rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Beryl is hitting Jamaica today and will hit The Cayman Islands tomorrow. This storm has Flood experts saying "Be prepared."

Waste Stream Diversion with Laura Oldanie

Anni and Tanja discuss waste stream diversion with Laura Oldanie
stormwater poonami St. Pete

DeSantis vetoes a bill that would have allowed the Florida Department of Health to close beaches for dangerous water quality

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill to require the Florida Department of Health to take steps if water quality did not meet standards.

Sustainability in Education with Eric Fiske, Ph. D

Dr. Eric Fiske Ph. D joins Tanja and Anni to discuss sustainability in education on today's Sustainable Living Show.
Florida wetlands

The fight over Florida wetlands permitting authority will continue for months

An appeals court battle about permitting authority for Florida projects that affect wetlands will not be resolved until late this year.

Green Burials with Laura Starkey and Sarah Lasswell

Join Tanja and guest host Grace while they talk green burials with Laura Starkey and Sarah Lasswell.

The Scoop: Thurs. June 20th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall today and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance near the Bahamas.
Florida black bear

Wildlife activists say kill the bear bill, not the bears

Debate over HB 87 continues. The Sierra Club of Florida and others want Gov. DeSantis to veto the bill
manatees

The state and an environmental group are battling over whether Florida violated the Endangered Species Act when it comes to manatees

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is blamed for sewage discharges into the Indian River Lagoon that is a key for manatees.
Florida Wildlife Corridor

The Florida Cabinet will consider Florida Wildlife Corridor land conservation deals on Wednesday

The Florida Cabinet will consider proposals to spend more than $40 million to limit development on four ranches.
Algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee

Florida and South Korea sign an agreement to share research on algae blooms

Florida and South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research have reached an agreement aimed at trying to curb algae blooms.

The Scoop: Tues. June 4th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Burn Ban in effect in Manatee County. Hillsborough County will receive funding for electric school buses

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