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The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 20, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays’ new stadium is on hold for now  The Tampa Bay Rays said yesterday that it is highly unlikely their planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all. It’s a...

Crucial Commodities: Metal & Sand

Vince Beiser – Power Metal – The Race For The Resources That Will Shape Our Future An Australian millionaire’s plan to mine the ocean floor. Nigerian garbage pickers risking their lives to salvage e-waste. A...

Organization wants to see more ‘common sense’ climate laws

Thursday, Oct. 24, is the International Day of Climate Action. The non-profit dedicated to advancing climate change policies Evergreen Action released a plan to tackle the climate crisis. The organization’s Executive Director Lena Moffitt said...

The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 16th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Damages and recovery efforts are still present in the community. Climate Change groups attack DeSantis to do more about the issue.

Activists urge DeSantis to invest in climate change solutions after Milton and Helene

Listen:  Governor Ron DeSantis has denied climate change has any effect on worsening storms. Now, a group of activists called on DeSantis to do more to address climate change. A small group of activists and...

Flooding will continue to impact Florida unless stormwater systems are updated, expert says

On Thursday, Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene hit the Big Bend area of Florida around 11:00 p.m. The category 4 storm has left flood victims along the Gulf Coast and Southeastern U.S. with a death toll...
WFLA-TV Chief Meteorologist Jeff Beradelli

Meterologist Jeff Beradelli: Climate change means more storms like Hurricane Helene are likely

Hurricane Helene, which killed at least 130 people across six states and flooded homes in the Tampa Bay area that had never flooded before, is an example of the kinds of monster storms the United...

Tampa releases Heat Resiliency plan amid record temps

Listen: If you’ve walked outside recently, then you’ve felt the heat.  Tampa has experienced near-record temperatures already this year. The city unveiled a plan Friday to help areas struggling the most during what they are...
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White House sends Florida funds for a climate ‘Tech Hub’ for resilient infrastructure

The South Florida tech hub focuses on “scaling climate resilient infrastructure” to address issues such as flooding,

Ignoring Climate Change is Not a Winning Strategy

Florida Republicans are so afraid of climate change that they've passed a law to never speak of it. As Florida is on fire, underwater, and unaffordable, our state government is rolling back climate change legislation...

Florida has begun to repeal its renewable energy goals

Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.
WFLA Chief Meteorologist Jeff Beranelli

WFLA’s Jeff Berardelli is one TV weatherman who doesn’t shy away from climate change

With the start of Hurricane season just 10 days away, WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom on Tuesday (5/21) discussed the forecast and the impact climate change is having on severe weather with Jeff Berardelli,...

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