Legislation giving nature the same rights as humans gaining traction
Panama recently approved a nationwide law giving nature rights, allowing people to defend ecosystems in a court of law.
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Panama recently approved a nationwide law giving nature rights, allowing people to defend ecosystems in a court of law.
"One could think of the body of a starfish ... as a disembodied head walking about the sea floor on its lips," researchers said.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
Residents who live near the old Wingate Landfill were expected to voice concerns Tuesday night during a city commission meeting about concerns about the closed Wingate landfill.
Hammerhead worms are believed to have been introduced in the U.S. in 1891 through infested plants and soil.
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
Phosphogypsum is a material known by the EPA to contain a "potentially cancer-causing, radioactive gas," that's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
The EPA has long banned the use of phosphogypsum, the waste left behind from mining phosphate rock., saying it contains "radioactive material."
As hurricane season looms ahead, one group of volunteers is doing its part to help Virginia Key, a barrier island that helps protect the rest of Miami.
"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
Bacteria and fungi in the Arctic and Alps could be the key to reducing plastic waste in a way that requires less energy and money, scientists say.
The Ocean-Shot Project launched in 2021 to develop a "massive, first-of-its-kind" coral reef restoration initiative in the Caribbean country Antigua and Barbuda.
Two fishers spotted the mammal near Portland's Columbia River.
The planned regulation would establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to occur in drinking water.
Reusable bags have a much higher carbon footprint than thin plastic bags
Medium to high concentrations of the organism that causes red tide have been found in more than 100 samples along Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how it impacts humans, pets and marine life.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans Tuesday to spend $3.5 billion in his second term on environmental projects such as restoring the Everglades and addressing water-quality problems.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans Tuesday to spend $3.5 billion in his second term on environmental projects such as restoring the Everglades and addressing water-quality problems.
In a statement, Prince William said that his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, remembered her own visit to Boston "with great fondness."
Scientists are saying a red tide bloom that's lingered along the coast for a few weeks is now being fed by nutrients running off the landscape in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Greenpeace USA blasted industry claims of creating an efficient, circular economy as "fiction."
President Biden announced the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
The donation, the largest the organization has ever received from an individual, comes as membership dropped in the pandemic.
"Unless significant conservation actions are taken, the United States is likely to cause the first anthropogenic extinction of a great whale species," scientists said.
Sea level rise is increasing at a dramatic rate. Scientists at the University of Miami warn that if we don't act soon, coastal cities and towns will slowly diminish.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Ohio State is back in the Cotton Bowl for the third year in a row, facing College Football Playoff first-timer Miami.
New details have emerged after charges were filed against the driver involved in a Saturday morning crash on Florida's Turnpike that left a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy hospitalized in critical condition.
Around 2 a.m., Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the area of 300 SW 2nd St. following a reported shooting.
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot and killed in Miami late Saturday night, police said.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.