pollution

A new study takes a comprehensive look at the plastic debris smothering reefs, where in the ocean it's more prevalent — and how to deal with the problem.

A growing body of research is finding links between air quality and mental health, as therapists report seeing patients with symptoms linked to pollution.

New research finds that human pollution influences the severity of red tides more directly than scientists previously understood. The connection sheds light on the need for better water-quality monitoring statewide — and ultimately, to reduce the nutrient pollution flowing into Florida’s waterways.

Researchers put a spotlight on the “skyrocketing” increase in discarded COVID masks and the "devastating" effect it is having on wildlife.

Parrish, in Manatee County, is included in a list ProPublica compiled that analyzes billions of rows of EPA data to map the spread of cancer-causing industrial air emissions down to the neighborhood level.

City Council member Andy Thomson introduced an ordinance to ticket PPE droppers with a $250 fine after noticing how much trash he saw on his daily run.

Dave Ford, founder of SoulBuffalo, explains how the coronavirus has worsened the amount of plastic polluting the world's oceans.

Environment Florida Research and Policy Center compiled data from the state and found that last year, 187 of 261 beaches tested had enough pollution to...

“Life, uh, finds a way,” as Dr. Ian Malcolm said in Jurassic Park. It certainly did between February and April as populations were forced to self...

Top Carnival Corp. executives are due back in court to explain what the world's largest cruise line is doing to reduce ocean pollution. A hearing is set…