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Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water

The EPA has recently set limits on PFAS hazardous "forever chemicals" in our drinking water supply. Find out from our local water quality experts how our water utilities plan to remove PFAS from our drinking...

Despite progress, Tampa Bay still grapples with air quality challenges

Listen: A new report shows improvements in air quality nationwide. But, despite seeing improvements, the Tampa Bay area still faces air quality issues. The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report grades exposure to...

Earth Day 2024: Black Liberation Through Food Sovereignty

Earth Day 2024 bring increased activism from U.S. President Joe Biden to young, Black Environmentalists. Earth Day is also the birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the first socialist president of the old Soviet Union. In light...
Florida wetlands

Florida appeals in the fight over wetlands permitting

Florida has appealed after a judge rejected a federal government decision to shift wetlands permitting authority to the state.
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The Scoop: ,Mon. April 15, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

 Wetlands permitting A U.S. district judge has finalized his rejection of a 2020 decision by the federal government to transfer permitting authority for projects affecting wetlands to Florida. Rally for Gaza in Sarasota Pro-Palestinian demonstrators...
Florida wetlands

The judge nails down his decision in the case over Florida wetlands permitting

A U.S. district judge finalized his rejection of a 2020 move by the federal government to shift wetlands permitting authority to Florida.
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Florida will continue to monitor a deer disease even after no detection this year

Wildlife officials have not found any other deer infected with fatal chronic wasting disease after one last year.

From beats to conservation: Exploring the role of artists in environmental justice

Through historical reflections on counterculture movements and the genesis of Earth Day, it illuminates the enduring influence of music in advocating for environmental justice. Delve into the melodic tapestry that stitches together activism and change.
BP drilling explosion in Gulf of Mexico

FSU will get $98 million from the BP oil disaster fund to build an aerospace facility in the Florida Panhandle

The facility also is intended to support an increase in the number of engineering graduates in Panama City and an expansion of STEM.

Recycling glass into “trashcrete” with TH Culhane

TH Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure.

Florida In Focus: New Laws, Development and Health Issues

Nicole Payne, Rep. Dianne Hart in the Sunday Forum After-show with Walter L. Smith II at WMNF Community Radio. FL State Reps, Dianne Hart, Fentrice Driskell and Susan Valdes join the Forum. Hillsborough Black Chamber...

City of Tampa is doing a tree giveaway

The City of Tampa is giving away trees. City of Tampa residents with proof of residency can pick up trees next Saturday.

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