EPA air chief says carbon registry could spur emissions cuts - 10/14/2009
The public release of data revealing top U.S. industrial sources of greenhouse gases could spur companies to voluntarily slash their emissions, according to U.S. EPA's top air official.

Florida commission rejects claim higher energy costs save money - 10/14/2009
The Florida Energy and Climate Commission has rejected a proposal by environmental activists to claim higher-priced renewable power actually saves consumers money.

5 giant snake species, including the Burmese Python, pose risks to native animals in Fla., US - 10/13/2009
A U.S. Geological Survey report says five giant, nonnative snake species could pose high risk to wildlife, especially in Florida.

120 Agriculture groups oppose Waxman-Markey - 10/13/2009
A large coalition of agricultural groups has come forward to oppose the Waxman-Markey bill restricting carbon dioxide emissions.

FSU to host offshore drilling debate - 10/13/2009
Florida State University scientists announced Monday they will conduct an offshore drilling symposium next month.

Florida Geological Survey receives grant funds to continue study of Florida water resources - 10/10/2009
The Florida Geological Survey was recently awarded more than $275,000 in grant funding for three studies to further its research and improve the state's understanding of the unique relationship between karst formations and Florida's groundwater resources and aquifer systems.

Judge again rules against Georgia in water fight - 10/6/2009
The judge overseeing the tri-state water wars case on Monday again ruled against Georgia and all but told the state it should stop litigating claims to Lake Lanier water rights and settle the case once and for all.

State wants to set water quality standards - 10/6/2009
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has joined the legal fray over who should determine the state's new water quality standards, arguing that state agencies should set pollution limits and that federal government standards would be too strict.

Supreme Court's Regulatory Takings Case Draws Widespread Interest - 10/6/2009
More than half of the nation's state attorneys general and two dozen interest groups have weighed in on a high-profile regulatory takings case that the Supreme Court will hear in December.

Water in 'cancer cluster' OK: Fla. DEP - 10/5/2009
Report from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection states that no evidence exists that agricultural or industrial pollution poses a danger to drinking water wells in a Palm Beach County community.

Bronson, Environmental Groups Battle Over Water Treatment - 10/5/2009
The state's agriculture commissioner and environmental groups are at odds over a potential plan to implement nutrient standards for bodies of water in Florida.