Greenhouse Gases

Environment

Three Central Florida Landfills Rank Among Nation's Top Emitters Of A Potent Greenhouse Gas. But The Numbers May Be Garbage

Amy Green

A study shows immediate reductions in methane emissions are the best, swiftest chance the planet has at slowing climate change.
Environment

Tampa, Lakeland Rank Low on Clean Energy Scorecard

Jessica Meszaros

The greater Tampa Bay region has room for improvement across the board, according to a national organization's 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard.
Local / State

MSC Cruises Will Become First Major Carbon Neutral Cruise Company In 2020

MSC Cruises will be the first major cruise company to become carbon neutral.Starting on January 1, 2020, MSC Cruises will buy enough credits from…
Environment

Duke Energy To Focus On Renewable Energy, Close Coal-Powered Plants

Duke Energy announced Tuesday it will speed up the closure of its coal-fired power plants.Chief Executive Officer Lynn Good said the nation's largest…
Environment

Mayors Vote To Reach 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035

Allison Light

Leaders of local governments re-affirmed their commitment to reducing greenhouse gases, unanimously approving a historic environmental resolution Monday...
Environment

Florida Should Get Rid Of Coal-Fired Power Plants Now, Climate Scientists Say

Gina Jordan

Gov. Rick Scott sat down for half an hour this week with climate scientists who want him to take immediate action to deal with climate change. A few of...

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