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A mosquito-control technician sprays a mixture including insecticides in a yard in Michigan.

How does the EPA know a pesticide is safe to use in my yard?

Federal regulations govern which pesticides can be used and give specific directions for applying them. Ignoring those directions is a violation of federal law.

Orange County Public Schools receives $3,500 grant from beverage industry to improve recycling in high schools

The funds will go towards the installation of “bottles only” recycling bins at several high school cafeterias across OCPS, scaling to all 22 high schools to reach 61,000 students.

Andre the Farmer: "Plant everything you can get your hands on"

"I want to talk to you and encourage you to get your first, second, or even 100th fruit tree. Our climates are ideal for growing subtropical and many tropical fruit trees."

Sugar Belle citrus cultivar. Mix of sweet Clementine and Minneola varieties. UF cultivars, oranges, citrus.

This spring, add iconic Florida citrus trees to your garden

Despite the challenges, people from Florida contact citrus nurseries this time of year, seeking to purchase trees for their yards and/or homes. It’s a passion, say nursery owners and UF/IFAS citrus breeders.

How to Choose the Perfect Wood-Burning Stove for Your Home

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know so you can find the perfect wood-burning stove for your home. Let’s dive in.

Orange County Utilities hosts community collection of household hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School

On Saturday, participants can properly dispose of hazardous and electronic waste at Apopka High School – free of charge.

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Dragonflies, just like bees and butterflies, face threats that humans can help prevent. Christopher Halsch

Humans are killing helpful insects in hundreds of ways − simple steps can reduce the harm

Insects are often under pressure from several threats at once, from pesticides to habitat loss to pollution.

Conservation group lawsuit seeks to speed listing of Alaska king salmon under Endangered Species Act

A Washington state-based conservation group filed a lawsuit this week in an effort to speed up the federal government’s review of a proposal to list king salmon as threatened or endangered across the Gulf of Alaska. The Wild Fish Conservancy filed its lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., saying that the National […]

Bees, fish and plants show how climate change’s accelerating pace is disrupting nature in 2 key ways

Monarch butterflies migrate each year and rely on plants blooming along their path to provide food.
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Fast-rising temperatures can change how plants and animals behave and disrupt the delicate timing of pollination.

3 expert ways to safely reduce allergens inside your home this allergy season

(BPT) - Spring has officially sprung, but just as April showers bring May flowers, these warmer months also herald the start of peak allergy season. If you are someone who has asthma or suffers from …

What you need to know before becoming a collector of live insects or snails

(BPT) - Insects and snails are a critical part of the planet's ecosystem. Bees, for example, pollinate important crops and provide high-quality food like honey, while snails feed on dead or rotting …

25 years of Everglades restoration has improved drinking water for millions in Florida, but a new risk is rising

The Everglades has often been referred to as a vast river of grass.

Changes to the landscape and pollution have harmed this vital ecosystem known as the ‘river of grass.’

Making Your Energy Choices Count this Earth Day

You can save yourself some money while you help save the planet this Earth Day.

(NAPSI)—This year is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day—an excellent reason to consider ways you can make a difference, not just for the environment, but for yourself, your home, and your family. …

The Arbor Day Foundation launches the largest corporate tree distribution program in its history

(BPT) - Trees are vital to our communities, both now and in the future. Each year, we lose 36 million trees due to age, disease, pests and severe weather. That's why it is essential to plant mature …

Employees sort crickets by size at a farm in Thailand.

Insects are everywhere in farming and research − but insect welfare is just catching up

There’s no single, simple way to assess whether bugs feel pain, but research is giving scientists a better understanding of their abilities.

Environmental Protection Agency employees and others protest the Trump administration’s actions involving the agency on March 25, 2025, in Philadelphia.
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EPA must use the best available science − by law − but what does that mean?

The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.

5 ways to enhance your outdoor living experience

(BPT) - There's nothing quite like spending time in your outdoor space. You can enjoy fresh air and sunshine — or evening breezes — while basking in the comfort of being at home. This …

Why sizzling cities are mapping hot spots street by street

Knowable Magazine reports on how in metros like Reno, Nevada, citizen scientists hit the road to collect detailed temperature data—key to taming urban heat, saving lives and designing for a warmer future.

How electrification can help make your home more sustainable

(BPT) - Is creating a more energy-efficient, sustainable home important to you? If so, you'll be glad to know that it's possible to make your home more sustainable, while also helping you save money, …