Yard waste collection in Minneapolis: What to know
Getting rid of your yard waste? Here's what you need to know to properly dispose your grass clippings, bundled brush and other yard trimmings in Minneapolis.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Airbus conducts flight fueled by cooking oil, fatty acids
Airbus plans to have all aircraft in its fleet running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by the end of the decade.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Worst year yet for Emerald Ash Borer in many Twin Cities suburbs
As suburbs aim to curb the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer, officials are finding cases rising and spread worse than previous years.
Minnesota DNR: Line 3 work harmed groundwater more than we knew
A Minnesota DNR investigation found damage to public groundwater resources from missteps during construction of the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline is more severe than previously known.
Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
California to test electric Fords and GMs as backup power for homes
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
Minnesota Environmental Fund closes after nearly 30 years
A longstanding nonprofit that has fought for the Boundary Waters preservation is officially closing.
What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
How to reduce your carbon footprint: Practical tips for day-to-day life
Here are some easy choices people can make in their day-to-day lives that can reduce one’s carbon footprint — many of which require little or no extra cost.
Made green upgrades in 2021? Quick-start guide to energy tax credits
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Deadlines approaching to remove ice fishing houses off Minnesota lakes
The Minnesota DNR is reminding anglers that the ice fishing season is coming to a close. With temperatures rising, that means it'll soon be time get all that gear off the lakes.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
Biden: Infrastructure law to give $1B toward Great Lakes pollution cleanup
The infrastructure law will dedicate $1 billion toward Great Lakes cleanup and restoration, impacting several U.S. sites that have been deemed “areas of concern” for years.
Letter: Twin Metals wants to cancel DNR contract after leases revoked
A proposed copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota faces a rocky future after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the cancelation of two federal mineral leases, and the DNR concludes environmental study contracts for the project.
US sea levels will rise rapidly in the next 30 years, report warns
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
Elephant tusk DNA helps crack down on poaching
A new study suggests that as few as three major criminal groups are responsible for smuggling the vast majority of elephant ivory tusks out of Africa.