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Parks in Peril: Budget Impasse Could Take a Major Toll

Parks in Peril: Budget Impasse Could Take a Major Toll

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Nov 11, 2011
US Orders Alternate Routes For Controversial Oil Pipeline

US Orders Alternate Routes For Controversial Oil Pipeline

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Nov 11, 2011
'Rock Snot' Invades Fish Hatchery

'Rock Snot' Invades Fish Hatchery

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Nov 11, 2011
Local Start-Up Pushes Better Oil Trap

Local Start-Up Pushes Better Oil Trap

Local retiree says his oil trap can do what booms and dispersants couldn't when the BP spill devastated the Gulf in... Watch »

Oct 24, 2011
Cousteau Family Makes Historic Appearance

Cousteau Family Makes Historic Appearance

For the first time ever the family of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau appeared together on one stage... Watch »

Oct 20, 2011
Dry Cleaner Released Toxic Chemicals: Report

Dry Cleaner Released Toxic Chemicals: Report

The DOH released a new health report concerning the site of a dry cleaning business that polluted an area of... Watch »

Oct 5, 2011
Everglades Restoration Monitoring Slashed

Everglades Restoration Monitoring Slashed

State and federal officials say they're committed to spending $14 billion to restore the Everglades, but the researc... Watch »

Sep 30, 2011
Energy Star Rebate Program Underway

Energy Star Rebate Program Underway

$800,000 in rebates are up for grabs on Energy Star-rated refrigerators and washers Watch »

Sep 26, 2011
Giant Snails Spreading Through Miami-Dade

Giant Snails Spreading Through Miami-Dade

At least 7,000 Giant African land snails have been located in parts of Miami since discovered on September 8th Read »

Sep 30, 2011
Embargo Could Prevent Spill Containment if Cuban Oil Drilling Goes Wrong

Embargo Could Prevent Spill Containment if Cuban Oil Drilling...

Cuba plans to drill for oil just 80 miles from Florida's coast -- but there are political obstacles with plans... Watch »

Apr 12, 2012
Cuba Plans To Drill For Oil Near Florida Coast

Cuba Plans To Drill For Oil Near Florida Coast

By mid-December, Cuba plans to be drilling for oil just 80 miles from Florida's coast -- but there are... Watch »

Sep 20, 2011
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Jose Suarez takes a closer look at the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Watch »

Sep 16, 2011
Bottoms Up: Energy Exec Drinks Fracking Fluid

Bottoms Up: Energy Exec Drinks Fracking Fluid

Halliburton says its new concoction is safe enough to chug. Read »

Aug 23, 2011
Speared Turtle Reward Up To $12,850

Speared Turtle Reward Up To $12,850

South Florida pitches in fishing trips, diving experiences, and even welding as a reward for information Read »

Aug 13, 2011
Australia Set To Tax Worst Polluters

Australia Set To Tax Worst Polluters

Government officials hope to spur alternative energies and consumer compensation. Read »

Jul 10, 2011
Miami Holds Hands Against Offshore Drilling

Miami Holds Hands Against Offshore Drilling

Hundreds and hundreds of environmentally minded adults, kids, and dogs formed a snaking line along the water... Read »

Jun 26, 2011
Fish Farming's Environmental Strides

Fish Farming's Environmental Strides

With fish consumption on the rise but wild populations low, NBCMiami traveled to the Arctic Circle to discover ways... Watch »

Jun 18, 2011
Floods Bring Maze of Problems for Miami

Floods Bring Maze of Problems for Miami

The floods along the Mississippi River will impact South Florida. Watch »

May 11, 2011
Grand Canyon Skywalk Sparks Grand Fight

Grand Canyon Skywalk Sparks Grand Fight

Spectacular Skywalk is center of a legal battle between developer and tribe. Read »

Apr 25, 2011
Tar Balls Confirmed On Key Biscayne

Tar Balls Confirmed On Key Biscayne

Earth Day surprise: oil blobs hit the beaches of Hollywood and Key Biscayne. Read »

Apr 24, 2011
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