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Water
Environmental groups ask the feds to set Florida water quality standards for algae bloom toxins
A coalition asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set water-quality standards for toxins from algae blooms in Florida.
Tampa Bay Waterwise Award with Lynn Barber & Julia Palaschak
Anni & Tanja talk with Lynn Barber and Juilia Palaschak about the Tampa Bay Community Waterwise Award for 2024
A Voice for the Truth Commission, Energy Crisis
African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change Host, Walter L Smith II, declares The Forum is the place to analyze the work of Tampa’s new Truth and Reconciliation Commission....
Florida urges preparations for wildfires
Florida had a wet winter, but state officials are advising people to prepare for drier conditions that will increase the chance of wildfires.
Parasite may lead to ‘pandemic’ for sea urchins, according to new USF research
Listen: Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered a marine parasite attacking sea urchins has spread to a new species and region. They’re concerned it’s becoming a pandemic for sea urchins. A parasite...
The fight over wetlands permitting in Florida flares up in Congress
Supporters of Florida keeping permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands are trying a different tack: Put it in federal law.
Reconciliation Resolution, Energy Omnibus Bill
Sister Connie Burton and the Sunday Forum/Fourth Estate crew Tampa civic activist, Connie Burton, returns to WMNF to visit the Forum to discuss Tampa City Council Resolution 568. The Racial Resolution was the city’s attempt...
Shoreline and Spring restoration with Tom Ries
Sustainable Living hosts Tanja Vidovic and Anni Ellis spoke with local environmentalist Tom Ries, a nationally known ecologist with more than 40 years of experience restoring natural systems in the SE.
The Scoop: Wed., December 13, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Bridget Ziegler won’t resign Last night, all members of the Sarasota County School Board voted to ask fellow Board member Bridget Ziegler to resign, except for Ziegler herself. Ziegler’s husband is accused of rape and...
Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot instead. Plus: opposition to Bellmar development.
The water will be bottled at the facility owned by BlueTriton Brands -- previously known as Nestlé Waters North America.
The Scoop: Wed., November 1, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Constitutionality of North Florida congressional districts The constitutionality of North Florida’s congressional districts was under question yesterday as a panel of state appeal court judges questioned attorneys. Some judges took issue with plaintiffs’ arguments against...
