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St. Pete Schedules Sustainability Summit

Sustainability | Environment | Clean Energy
The event, which is open to the public, will include an update on St. Petersburg’s plan for achieving 100 percent clean energy, sessions on lowering energy bills, and other information.Read More

Laufer Leads ‘Rally Against Red Tide’

Red Tide | Environment | Pollution
Sally Laufer, who is running for the Florida House of Representatives, is leading the rally to call for environmental protection. DUNEDIN – State House candidate Sally Laufer is leading aRead More

Largo Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Environment | Green Energy | Sustainability
Largo is the fourth city in Florida to commit to 100 percent renewable energy. LARGO – In support of Largo’s strategic focus on sustainability, Largo City Commission voted to approve an organizational commitmentRead More

Pinellas Leads State in Recycling

Environment | Recycling | Green Energy
Pinellas officials said it’s because of a credit the county receives for producing renewable energy at its waste-to-energy facility and recycling through traditional programs, such as curbside recycling. PINELLAS COUNTYRead More

Florida Reps in U.S. House Seek to Retain Safety Rules Covering Offshore Drilling

Oil Rig | Offshore Drilling | Environment
Republican and Democrat representatives from Florida have banded together to ask that the Trump administration abandon its efforts to loosen safety rules put in place after the Deepwater Horizon oilRead More

Thinking of Going Solar? Here’s How

Solar Power | Solar Energy | Environment
If live in south Pinellas and you’re interested in trying solar power but don’t know where to start, here’s an information session for you. PINELLAS COUNTY – A public informationRead More

Dudley, Nurse Praise Graham’s Environmental Record

Gwen Graham | Andrew Gillum | Politics
Gwen Graham is running for Florida governor. ST. PETERSBURG – A former state representative and a former St. Petersburg council member blasted ads that, they say, mislead voters about GwenRead More

Environmentalists Sue Trump Administration in Tampa Over Offshore Drilling

Oil Spill | Wildlife | Environment
They allege that the Trump Administration has failed to protect wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico from offshore drilling. TAMPA – Earthjustice, on behalf of three conservation groups, sued theRead More

Levine to Speak at ‘Straws’ Screening in Seminole

Philip Levine | GIna Driscoll | Politics
Philip Levine, a candidate for Florida governor, is scheduled to speak at tonight’s Environmental Movie Night at the Studio Movie Grill in Seminole. SEMINOLE – Former Miami Beach Mayor and DemocraticRead More

Largo Wins Municipal Achievement Award

Largo | Largo City Hall | City Hall
The League of Cities Environmental Stewardship Award went to Largo for its Freecycle Event. LARGO – The Florida League of Cities has recognized Largo for its commitment to conservation. LargoRead More