Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
How to save money while gardening: Garden Guy
Gardening is one hobby that can actually save you money.
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Swarm of bugs picked up on Detroit, Cleveland weather radars
If you thought it was rain showers on the radar, think again!
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
Show Your Stripes Day: How a colorful graphic raises awareness of climate change
Climate Central has created "Warming Stripes" graphics for 179 cities, 49 states and the globe that include available data up to 2021. Here's how you can find one for your city.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
EPA to give $60M to 12 states to help curb water pollution
The federal government says it will distribute $60 million among 12 states that have waterways that flow into the Mississippi River to help them control farm runoff and other pollution that contribute to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
Minnesota auto dealers sue to block state's vehicle emission standards
The trade association representing most new car dealers in Minnesota has filed a lawsuit to block new state-imposed vehicle greenhouse standards.
New MDH dashboard available for checking 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Minnesota Department of Health released a new dashboard for residents to check if their drinking water contains "forever chemicals."
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone
Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
As climate warms, Pennsylvania wines aim to give France a run for their money
Local weather patterns have become more favorable for wine production in the past several decades for the Keystone State.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.