Florida

Audrey Copeland is the designer of the first reusable take-out container for college and university students. The ‘EcoClamshell’ is made from a durable, dishwasher-safe plastic material and is currently being used by 200 hundred students at Eckerd College in Florida.

Why does the argument that businesses should do more to reduce pollution and protect the environment often boil down to the issue of jobs vs. nature? Advocates of green living around the world are increasingly making the argument that green business is good business, and that clean energy and other green sectors actually generate jobs. Too often, though, many businesses still aren’t buying it.

Florida builder uses steel refrigeration panels for energy efficient home construction, saving home owners 60% on energy costs while at the same time utilizing sustainable building products

Senator Nelson argues that drilling in environmentally sensitive areas is not a remedy for rising fuel prices.

Cypress mulch is a popular choice for many gardeners, but people should know that their choice can harm Florida's wetlands, the Gulf of Mexico and our coastal environment in general.

Global warming is boosting the sea level along Florida's gulf coast and already causing profound environmental changes, scientists say.

The nation's first, large-scale seawater desalination plant is delivering drinking water to more than 2.5 million residents of the Tampa Bay area. It's a timelysolution as continued drought is forecast across the southeastern United States.

The number of Florida scrub-jays, the only species of bird found exclusively in Florida, is declining - even within preserves set aside for them - a new report has concluded. The birds are being squeezed out by suburban sprawl and overpopulation in the state.

Pampering guests in South Florida is nothing new, but now that luxury treatment is being extended to your favorite pet. For those into indulgent extreme pampering, there is a new two million dollar hotel in Pompano Beach, Florida for your dog or cat.

Speculation and doubts continue to rise concerning the future of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

South Florida water managers agreed Wednesday to decide in December whether to impose once-a-week yard-watering limits from Orlando to the Keys.

Temperatures in parts of Florida were below freezing early Thursday.

Tropical Storm Noel is bringing more rain and wind to south Florida while residents of the Bahamas brace for the storm’s arrival later in the week.

Last year, the Humane Society of the United States helped bring about the demise of the Destin Deep Water Shark Tournament. Now, the group that bills itself as the nation’s largest animal protection organization has set its sights on the shark division of the Destin Fishing Rodeo.

Susan Story, President & CEO, Gulf Power Company, describes projected increases in power demand in Florida and the need for energy efficiency and conservation.