Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Minneapolis closes 2 beaches due to high E. Coli levels
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) temporarily closed two popular beaches on Thursday after high levels of E. Coli bacteria were found in the water.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) temporarily closed two popular beaches on Thursday after high levels of E. Coli bacteria were found in the water.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Blaine, Ham Lake well water pumping investigated by DNR
The DNR says all 47 residents with validated claims have had their water restored.
The DNR says all 47 residents with validated claims have had their water restored.
Blaine, Ham lake residents claim well issues
Families in Blaine and Ham Lake say their private wells ran dry last summer as the City of Blaine illegally pumped water from them. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has more about the DNR investigation.
Families in Blaine and Ham Lake say their private wells ran dry last summer as the City of Blaine illegally pumped water from them. FOX 9?s Babs Santos has more about the DNR investigation.
Robbinsdale oil spill reaches lake, ‘no indication’ of lasting environmental impact
An oil spill at a business in Robbinsdale reached South Twin Lake, but officials said Saturday it shouldn’t have any negative long-term impacts.
An oil spill at a business in Robbinsdale reached South Twin Lake, but officials said Saturday it shouldn’t have any negative long-term impacts.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Oil leak reported in Robbinsdale, lake contamination possible
Authorities tried to contain an oil leak at Sipe and Gray Oil Station in Robbinsdale Friday night, but heavy rains caused some oil to enter the storm sewer system, causing concerns it may contaminate a local lake.
Authorities tried to contain an oil leak at Sipe and Gray Oil Station in Robbinsdale Friday night, but heavy rains caused some oil to enter the storm sewer system, causing concerns it may contaminate a local lake.
Fisherman reported missing in Cook County after canoe overturns
A fisherman who overturned their canoe in Cook County is presumed dead Friday after witnesses say they never resurfaced.
A fisherman who overturned their canoe in Cook County is presumed dead Friday after witnesses say they never resurfaced.
3M reaches $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of water systems with 'forever chemicals'
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and a host of consumer products, the company said Thursday.
Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. will pay at least $10.3 billion to settle lawsuits over contamination of many U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially harmful compounds used in firefighting foam and a host of consumer products, the company said Thursday.
Air quality alert extended for parts of Minnesota through Friday
An air quality alert issued for eastern parts of central and southern Minnesota has been extended through Friday evening.
An air quality alert issued for eastern parts of central and southern Minnesota has been extended through Friday evening.
Nickel mining proposal in Minnesota could help produce Tesla batteries
A proposal from Talon Metals LLC would bring nickel mining operations to central Minnesota that could in part benefit Tesla electric vehicles.
A proposal from Talon Metals LLC would bring nickel mining operations to central Minnesota that could in part benefit Tesla electric vehicles.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
Judge gives Enbridge 3 years to close oil pipeline on tribal land in Wisconsin
A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down parts of an oil pipeline that crosses reservation land and ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.
A federal judge has given Enbridge three years to shut down parts of an oil pipeline that crosses reservation land and ordered the energy company to pay a Native American tribe more than $5 million for trespassing.