Transit-to-Greenspace in Sarasota County
July 11, 2012
Public transportation serves millions of Americans each year, saving 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline, or the equivalent of 900,000 cars filling up every day.
Victory for Endangered Florida Panther and Sensitive Wetland Habitats
July 11, 2012
Wildlife protection groups applaud a federal district court decision that reinstates protection for wetlands and the habitat of critically endangered Florida panthers.
Why We Need EPA's Strong Rules to Protect Florida's Waters
June 29, 2012
The summer slime season is starting in Florida. This heartbreaking pollution is a public health threat that hurts tourism and the most important resource we have: our drinking water.
Healthy Air Campaign Saves Light Rail Option for Tampa Bay
June 26, 2012
PSTA, serving Florida's most densely populated county, plans greatly expanded bus service, safer paths for bikes and pedestrians, and light rail to connect Clearwater with St. Petersburg and, potentially, Tampa.
Punta Gorda Passes Strong Urban Fertilizer Ordinance
June 21, 2012
The City of Punta Gorda made Southwest Florida one step closer to complete protection from urban fertilizer run-off by passing, unanimously, a fertilizer management ordinance.
Sierra Club Statement on EPA Approval of State Plan to Improve Water Quality in Everglades
June 15, 2012
Sierra Club is pleased that the EPA and the state of Florida have agreed on a plan toward improving water quality in the Everglades, but still have major concerns.
Senator Rubio's Disastrous State Waters Partnership Act of 2012
June 13, 2012
Rubio's bill would put an end to the EPA's ability to develop numeric nutrient criteria to tackle this serious public health threat in the Sunshine State.
Miami Polar Bears Say 'Chill the Drills!' to Save the Arctic
April 30, 2012
Miami polar bears hit the streets of downtown Miami to help protect America's Arctic from offshore oil drilling.
Green Transportation Takes Center Stage on Two-Year Anniversary of Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster
April 27, 2012
There's been a lack of progress in Congress to make drilling safer, but also new forms of transportation developed that no longer require oil.
Tampa and Southwest Florida Continue to Suffer From Unhealthy Smog Pollution
April 27, 2012
The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County issued an Air Pollution Advisory due to anticipated levels of ozone pollution.