Miami New Times - Environment
Miami's Anti-Trump Rally for Science: What to Know
10 days ago
Fatal Attraction: A Raccoon Island's Tourist Trend12 days ago
Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided -- By B. Scott McLendon -- Many residents at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) hearing in Hollywood spoke in favor of the 11.9 percent rate increase.10 days ago
What Saharan Dust Means for Florida Weekend Weather Forecast -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The dry and dusty air is making its annual trek from North Africa.12 days ago
Elderly Florida Manatee Paddy Doyle Killed in Boat Collision -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The "fighting Irishman" is remembered as a social and playful fellow who was first spotted at Blue Spring in 1971.15 days ago
How to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season in Florida: 2025 Guide -- By Naomi Feinstein -- How to prepare for and survive an active hurricane season, where forecasters expect anywhere from 13 to 19 named storms.15 days ago
New Miami Summer Forecast Released: Here's What to Expect -- By Naomi Feinstein -- Get ready for a sweaty hot girl summer.16 days ago
New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect -- By Naomi Feinstein -- NOAA predicts three to five major Category 3 or higher hurricanes during the 2025 season.17 days ago
Fort Lauderdale Activists Protest Black Bear Trophy Hunt -- By B. Scott McLendon -- People across Florida are protesting an upcoming black bear trophy hunt, where advocates fear hundreds of bears may be slain.18 days ago
Lawsuit: Ft. Lauderdale Man Alleges Roundup Caused His Cancer -- By B. Scott McLendon -- A longtime South Florida landscaper is suing Bayer and Monsanto, alleging that they undersell the hazards of Roundup.23 days ago
When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025 -- By B. Scott McLendon -- The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.29 days ago
Watch: Great White Heron Soars Free in Miami After Recovering from Rock Attack -- By Alex DeLuca -- In January, a woman witnessed a fisherman throw a large rock at a Great White Heron that attempted to steal his fish.1 month ago
National Weather Service Reinstates Translated Forecast Alerts After Pause -- By Naomi Feinstein -- NWS had suspended the service earlier this month after its contract with the AI-translation platform lapsed.1 month ago
Storm-Struck Floridians are Prime Prey for Scammers -- By B. Scott McLendon -- A survey by Instant Roofer found scammers targeted 50 percent of Floridians displaced by natural disasters in 2024.1 month ago
New Biscayne Bay License Plate to Raise Funds For Local Wildlife -- By B. Scott McLendon -- Proceeds from a new license plate will help more than 600 species of fish, tropical birds, and other wildlife in the bay.1 month ago
He's Back! Toucan Spotted at Fairchild After a Week Without Sightings -- By Celia Almeida -- The bird was seen by at least two people Tuesday morning.1 month ago
"Extremely Rare" Toucan Sighting at Fairchild: How Did It Get There? -- By Celia Almeida -- A keel-billed toucan was first spotted in Miami about two weeks ago and has been seen as recently as this past weekend.2 months ago
Residents Rally to Protect Nesting Herons, Halt Biscayne Park Tree Cutting -- By Ethan Mannello -- Biscayne Park residents stopped tree removal to protect nesting herons, forcing officials to reconsider cutting plans.2 months ago
From Waste to Race 5K Invites You to Run On a Former Landfill Site -- By Luis Gomez -- In the backdrop of the run is a debate over whether to rebuild an incinerator in Doral, and the Trumps are involved.2 months ago
There Will Be Blood: Miami Beach Resident Decries City's 'Vile' Iguana Removal Program -- By Naomi Feinstein -- A Miami Beach woman says she witnessed a taxpayer-funded iguana removal that was anything but humane.2 months ago
What Miami Red Flag Warning Means Amid Florida Brush Fires -- By Naomi Feinstein -- Firefighters are still working to contain the brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade County.2 months ago
New Times Predicts Miami Will See the Lunar Eclipse on Thursday Night -- By Tom Finkel -- Tonight, March 13, brings a spectacular celestial show: A total lunar eclipse, AKA Blood Moon.2 months ago