Dear EarthTalk: Do nature, plants and animals have legal rights? Tom C., Raleigh, NC The question of whether nature, encompassing plants and animals, should possess rights is a …
We have all heard much talk of growth bringing progress to our area and of the enlarged tax base it provides to better our economy. Every day that passes, Florida gains nearly 1,000 new …
Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …
Dear EarthTalk: What is the ""right to roam"" and why is it controversial in the United States? P.K., Bend, OR The ""right to roam"" is a concept that allows people to access and …
Florida's delicate environment should not suffer from neglect and the lack of gubernatorial leadership. The problems that threaten the environment are many and extremely complex, but the problems are …
This has not been a good year for water quality in the sunshine state. Developers were the big winners in this year's legislative session and, if you live in Manatee County, you know that your …
Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …
Last week, Manatee County Commissioners put the finishing touches on an objectively horrible series of land use decisions that will dump 5,300 homes and roughly 1.5 million square feet of commercial …
Dear EarthTalk: I am looking for more stuff I can binge-watch on my TV. Any environmental documentaries you d recommend? Couch Potato, via email The power of film is in its capacity to …
In case you missed it, an excellent article written by STREAM on the need for many more low-income housing units was published on May 7 in The Bradenton Times. If you are interested in this topic, I …
Millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day, honoring the memory of those service members who have been lost. It is also vital to recognize the millions of veterans who made it home and struggle …
Summer is a great time to go on trips, host family gatherings, and relax. And although many kids love the freedom from school or homework, the lack of responsibilities can actually negatively impact …
TALLAHASSEE Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign in a Twitter Spaces conversation with Elon Musk on Wednesday in what may be remembered as the most …
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Dear EarthTalk: Why are ""forever chemicals"" so bad, and how can I avoid them? M.N., via email ""Forever chemicals"" are types of highly persistent and toxic synthetic chemicals widely …
This week, the Manatee School Board made the difficult decision of choosing a new superintendent. Despite the challenges that the relatively inexperienced board faced throughout the process, the …
Each week, TBT spotlights some of the more insightful reader comments that have been posted on our recent articles. Anonymous comments or those that violate our civility guidelines are not …
Dear EarthTalk: How do I figure out how many solar panels I would need on my two-story, 2,500-square-foot house to meet my electricity consumption needs? Paul O., Seattle, WA While …
Billions of acres of submerged land off the nation s coast are thought to contain large reserves of cobalt, manganese, and other minerals considered critical to our national interests. …
It seems all but certain that Florida s 2023 legislative session will be remembered by political historians as a jump-the-shark moment, a session in which the blurred line between special interests …
