Julia Simon is the Climate Solutions reporter on NPR's Climate Desk. She covers the ways governments, businesses, scientists and everyday people are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. She also works to hold corporations, and others, accountable for greenwashing.
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The state's most recent estimate for K-12 enrollment dropped by more than 46,000 students. The report says it's most likely because of immigration policies.
Residents of unincorporated Lee County are reminded that beginning Feb. 1, a one-day-a-week watering schedule will be in place through the end of May. Following schedule is critical for conserving water and protecting the county’s water resource
The big winter (and popular) topic is dusted off very early this season as frigid air plunges south next weekend. But what is the Polar Vortex, exactly?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is reporting the death of another panther in Southwest Florida. The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther were collected Saturday north of Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club on Collier Boulevard.