Smith Foundry in Minneapolis to shut down in August
The Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis announced it will close its doors after complaints from neighbors and activists as well as accusations from government pollution regulators.
The Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis announced it will close its doors after complaints from neighbors and activists as well as accusations from government pollution regulators.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hottest day on Earth, ongoing wildfires
A heat wave continues across the United States, breaking records in some parts of the country. Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever on earth, breaking the previous record set just the day before. FOX 9?s meteorologist Jared Pipeniburg has more.
A heat wave continues across the United States, breaking records in some parts of the country. Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever on earth, breaking the previous record set just the day before. FOX 9?s meteorologist Jared Pipeniburg has more.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
$200 million greenhouse emissions food systems grant announced by Walz, EPA
The funding was awarded as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in 2022, and will be aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota’s food system.
The funding was awarded as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in 2022, and will be aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota’s food system.
Minnesota mosquito population at highest level in 3 years, still below overall average
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
Minnesota has a new scientific and natural area on Lake Superior
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked
Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater.
Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater.
Pollution control officials work to slow spread of algae
State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat.
State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
New Minnesota laws starting July 1 that could affect you
Several new laws begin in Minnesota on July 1 that could affect your daily life.
Several new laws begin in Minnesota on July 1 that could affect your daily life.
Wakesurfing boats on WI lakes; calls to restrict 'monster trucks' of water
A conflict is brewing on Wisconsin lakes as a new generation of powerboats is making big waves. That is setting the stage for a water war in Madison.
A conflict is brewing on Wisconsin lakes as a new generation of powerboats is making big waves. That is setting the stage for a water war in Madison.
Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.
Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.
Texas city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says
A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.
A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.
Minnesota e-bike rebate: Fewer than 80 applications accepted amid website crash
The state website meant to gather applications for Minnesota's e-bike rebate program remains down after high demand crashed the site on Wednesday.
The state website meant to gather applications for Minnesota's e-bike rebate program remains down after high demand crashed the site on Wednesday.
How AI can help (and hurt) climate change
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.
Louisiana crawfish harvest down as much as 90% in shortage that could cripple industry for years
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.
This year has been one of the worst Louisiana crawfish harvests on record.