Warmer weather will send gas prices soaring 'a lot higher,' analyst warns
Patrick de Haan notes 'all the ingredients' are present to spark $4 per gallon prices.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Researchers to study the Great Lakes during our ever-changing winters
Researchers from across the U.S. and Canada are preparing to convene on the Great Lakes for a first-of-its-kind coordinated research project.
Twin Metals mineral leases near BWCA canceled by Dept. of Interior
The mineral leases for Twin Metals Minnesota in northeast Minnesota have been canceled, the Department of the Interior announced Wednesday.
How warming affects Arctic sea ice, polar bears
As world leaders meet to try to ramp up efforts to curb climate change, the specter of polar bears looms over them.
Forest Service reducing BWCA entry permits by 13% for upcoming season
The U.S. Forest Service is reducing the number of entry permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness this year by around 13% in response to overcrowding, congestion and damage to natural resources.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
How to dispose your Christmas trees to protect Minnesota's environment
As the holiday season comes to an end, here's how to make sure you get rid of your Christmas tree properly.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
States sign agreement to reduce use of Colorado River water
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Forest Service to reduce entry permits for Boundary Waters
The U.S. Forest Service plans to reduce the number of entry permits for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness next year, citing damage to natural resources, crowding and congestion.
EPA head tours ‘Cancer Alley,’ other embattled communities, pledges action
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Biden administration recommends overhaul of US oil and gas leasing
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Minnesota man's big catch breaks state record for heaviest muskie
A Plymouth man appears to have broken a 64-year-old state record during his last fishing trip before the freeze on Lake Mille Lacs Monday night.
Many climate activists support Biden's move to use oil reserve
Democrats and environmentalists mostly support President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record-setting 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the action appeared to contradict the president's long-term goal to fight climate change.
Wisconsin deer gun hunters once again face ammo shortage
Wisconsin kicked off its 170th deer gun season and for the second straight year some hunters were feeling ill-equipped.
Biden administration restores clean-water safeguards halted in Trump era
The Biden administration is undoing a Trump-era rule that was considered one of that administration’s hallmark environmental rollbacks.