Hillsborough County, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the City of Tampa are joining the worldwide movement to reduce waste from single-use plastics. According to the Ocean Conservancy, six of the top 10 contributors to marine debris are single-use, or disposable, plastic products. They include food and beverage container caps and lids, beverage bottles, plastic bags, …
In years past for Earth Day, we have found ourselves planting a tree or doing something good for the environment to celebrate. Now, during a pandemic, we’re having to change the ways in which we celebrate. “We’re seeing historic changes to our environment right now. I’ve seen…the photos of the waterways in Venice where the …
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COVID-19 response keeps on coming Tough times almost always bring out the best in entrepreneurs, creatives, makers, and doers. The nation’s war against coronavirus is no exception. Many folks in the Tampa Bay Area who are willing and able are finding strength, satisfaction, and gratification in pursuing solutions to support first-responders, medical personnel, law enforcement …
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Despite the distance, teens from Pinellas County and Puerto Rico virtually gathered to discuss solutions to climate change. COVID-19 IMPACTS ON: Airports, Transportation Systems | Sports Events and Teams | Attractions | School Districts and UniversitiesFREE CHARTER WIFI: Charter Communications to Offer Free Broadband, WiFi Access to Families with Elementary, College …
Pinellas and Puerto Rican Teens Discuss Climate Change Virtually Read More »
Millions of dollars in cash has flowed to government projects, not all of which touch the environment. Ten years ago, the biggest oil spill in United States history started with an explosion. The Deepwater Horizon rig, about 350 miles west and a little north of Clearwater Beach, erupted in flames. Eleven workers died. The rig …
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The City Becomes a Part of New Sustainability Partnership CLEARWATER, Fla.— Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of people heard the call to protect our planet from pollution, deforestation and other destructive effects of increasing human pressure on Earth’s natural resources. That first Earth Day led to landmark environmental laws in the U.S., …
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Tampa International Airport is committed to designing, building and implementing capital improvements and programs that are economically wise and environmentally and socially responsible. Their sustainable vision is to be world-class leaders in promoting prosperity for the Tampa Bay region through efficient, responsible growth, while cherishing the natural beauty and quality of life in our community. …
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Tampa Bay Water reached an all-time high for water delivery in March, delivering an average of 198.2 million gallons per day (mgd) to its member governments. That’s 22.4 mgd more water delivered in March 2020 than in March 2019, for an increase of 12.8 percent. And for the second half of March 2020, daily averages …
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Tampa Bay Water’s board extended its commitment to reducing non-point source pollution and efficient water use by continuing funding for the Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough county Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) program. At its August meeting, the board approved $488,224 in total funding to support FFL in its efforts to promote wise irrigation practices and proper Florida landscape designs. …
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Green lights showcase Hillsborough’s sustainability effortsThe John F. Germany Library has gone green in honor of sustainability. Sustainability is a movement to focus on initiatives and technology that enhance and conserve resources to benefit people, the environment, and the economy. Being sustainable is likely not something you think about often. But, any time you choose …
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