Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Residents seek answers on plant lead emissions
The Anoka Federal Ammunition plant was the subject of a Wednesday community meeting where residents demanded to know if the plant was creating a hazardous environment.
The Anoka Federal Ammunition plant was the subject of a Wednesday community meeting where residents demanded to know if the plant was creating a hazardous environment.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
MDH issues new advice for Mississippi fish consumption after 'forever chemicals' detected
State health officials are advising that some vulnerable groups of people should not eat fish caught from certain parts of the Mississippi River due to a mixture of pollutants found in fish tissues.
State health officials are advising that some vulnerable groups of people should not eat fish caught from certain parts of the Mississippi River due to a mixture of pollutants found in fish tissues.
How scientists believe the loss of Arctic sea ice will impact US weather patterns
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
The Arctic’s summer sea ice extent has shrunk by more than 12% each decade due to the globe’s rising temperatures.
Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.
Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.
Upper Red Lake walleye limit for summer 2024 revealed
The walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake has been set for the spring and summer.
The walleye limit for anglers on Upper Red Lake has been set for the spring and summer.
Minnesota lawn care advice offered ahead of early spring
With a nearly snow-less winter and now a warm and dry spring, there’s a question lawn and garden experts are getting a lot: Should I start watering?
With a nearly snow-less winter and now a warm and dry spring, there’s a question lawn and garden experts are getting a lot: Should I start watering?
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
Pew, pew! Thawing Minnesota lake sounds like 'Star Wars' battle
What does a lake sound like as the ice melts?
What does a lake sound like as the ice melts?
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
MN fishing, hunting license digital photos could soon be accepted as proof
Those who hunt and fish in Minnesota could soon be able to prove they have purchased a license by simply having a photo of its purchase on their phone.
Those who hunt and fish in Minnesota could soon be able to prove they have purchased a license by simply having a photo of its purchase on their phone.
Deer ticks are active throughout the metro
Minnesotans are being urged to take extra precautions after ticks were spotted in the Twin Cities.
Minnesotans are being urged to take extra precautions after ticks were spotted in the Twin Cities.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Smith Foundry emissions are within permit, MPCA says
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with neighbors on Wednesday to discuss new findings that show the Smith Foundry, in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood, isn't violating emission regulations.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency met with neighbors on Wednesday to discuss new findings that show the Smith Foundry, in Minneapolis' East Phillips neighborhood, isn't violating emission regulations.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.