Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests

Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.

Court upholds permit for Minnesota copper-nickel mining project

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a decision by a state agency to grant a major permit for the proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine, saying regulators adequately considered the possibility that developers might expand the project in the future.

Fisherman recounts ice rescue in Beltrami Co. that trapped 35 people

A weekend of ice fishing took a turn for the worst at a popular spot in Beltrami County on Sunday, when strong winds broke a sheet of ice off from the shore of Red Lake.

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A weekend of ice fishing took a turn for the worst at a popular spot in Beltrami County on Sunday, leading to the rescue of 35 people. One fisherman recalls the experience to FOX 9?s Babs Santos.

NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets

These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.

Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks

A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.

Xcel Energy fined $14K for excess storage of radioactive water at Monticello plant without permit

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Xcel Energy for exceeding storage tank capacity without a permit while cleaning up radioactive water that leaked at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant last year. 

EPA begins formal review of chemicals burned in Ohio train derailment

The Biden administration is initiating a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned following a train derailment earlier this year.

Holiday, Circle K locations fined for storage tank violations: MPCA

The violations would not have any adverse effects on consumer vehicles, but rather create potential for harm to the environment.

U of M study examines how to break down 'forever chemicals'

Researchers believe it's possible to break down PFAS, the substances known as "forever chemicals." A new University of Minnesota study looked at how to do that.

China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year

A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.

Northern Lights expected Thursday night
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The Northern Lights are expected to shine extra bright Thursday night. FOX 9's Rob Olson has tips on where the best spots to view it are.

Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules

In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.

Proposed NewRange copper-nickel mine in Minnesota suffers fresh setback on top of years of delays

The proposed NewRange Copper Nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota suffered a fresh setback this week when an administrative law judge recommended that state regulators should not reissue a crucial permit for the long-delayed project.

Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel

The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."

Residents sound off at community meeting about Smith Foundry

During a surprise inspection in May, the EPA determined that Smith Foundry had violated the Clean Air Act. However, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has said it is not seeing any violations of state or federal air quality standards from the facility.