Over the past decade, I’ve traveled countless times to the desert regions east of San Bernardino in Southern California. In the Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park , …
Dear EarthTalk: How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change and other environmental threats?–L.M. Smith, Boston, MA Reptiles, like other animals and plants, …
What a laughingstock and disgrace the Manatee County Commission has become. Welcome to a place where adultery, (alleged) DUI, Vaccine-Gate, and ethics violations are wholeheartedly embraced. Add the …
Dear EarthTalk: Are oil companies actually taking steps to cut emissions overall or are their claims mostly just "greenwashing"?–J.B.S., Waukesha, WI It’s no secret that …
Budget time is upon us and now is the time to call upon city leaders for fiscal responsibility. Florida TaxWatch is a forty-year-old nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute …
A recent column appearing in one of the local newspapers reported that Manatee County was contemplating a five-year capital spending budget of $1.2 billion. WOW! According to the Popular Report …
While Holmes Beach commissioners seek to ban multi-level parking structures, apparently Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge seems to believe a three-story parking garage built at the …
As Mayor of Bradenton, I really appreciate the comments and concern from our residents about our recycling program. I have spoken to many residents since our new program started, and I genuinely try …
Dear EarthTalk: Why are food manufacturers adding potentially carcinogenic potassium bromate to the flour of many of the packaged baked goods we consume? What are the risks and how can we minimize …
Every election cycle, we hear the same thing from the media. There are countless articles and letters criticizing the use of write-in candidates to close primaries to one party or the other. We're …
The Manatee County Commission District 4 Republican primary sees planning commission veteran Mike Rahn challenge incumbent Misty Servia, a former planner with both the county and the private sector. …
Dear EarthTalk: I hear Emperor penguins are on the brink of extinctionÉ How did they get there and what can we do to save this species?–J.W., Westport, CT Two words explain the …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering allowing commercial aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico–including areas offshore of Collier, Sarasota, and Pinellas …
Dear EarthTalk: Is the lifting of quota restrictions on wolf hunting in Montana north of Yellowstone National Park a threat to the reintroduced wolf population there?–J. W., Bend, OR …
A couple of years ago, I conducted a study of the excess unrestricted cash held by 50 different Florida counties (i.e. cash reserves above that legally allowed by Florida statute 129.01, C1 and C2). …
Donald Trump must be indicted in order to protect the American people and protect democracy. Trump, his allies, and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy. We …
We're off to a great start in our effort to transition to a voluntary subscription/donation model in order to continue publishing The Bradenton Times, but we still need much more help to become a …
Dear EarthTalk: Does all the pet waste American dogs and cats leave behind outside have an effect (positively or negatively) on the environment?–Mary C., Seattle, WA Dog and cat …
Producing high-quality journalism focused on local issues has never been more challenging than it is today. When I started The Bradenton Times 13 years ago, I felt our community needed to maintain …
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold a public listening session on its Draft Aquaculture Strategic Plan this afternoon. The one-hour session will include a brief …
