Minnesota farmers hope for rain after dry start to June
Farmers are keeping a close watch on the weather forecasts, hoping for rain. Though June is off to a dry start, they say it’s not time to panic just yet.
Farmers are keeping a close watch on the weather forecasts, hoping for rain. Though June is off to a dry start, they say it’s not time to panic just yet.
70 ideas to reduce waste as Minnesota increases output
The Twin Cities metro produces 3.3 million tons of waste every year and most of it goes to landfills. Two-thirds of what ends up in Minnesota landfills shouldn’t be there, partly because it’s not easy to figure out whether stuff should be recycled or tossed.
The Twin Cities metro produces 3.3 million tons of waste every year and most of it goes to landfills. Two-thirds of what ends up in Minnesota landfills shouldn’t be there, partly because it’s not easy to figure out whether stuff should be recycled or tossed.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency releases Twin Cities 20-year waste reduction plan
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a draft of its 20-year plan to reduce waste in the Twin Cities Metro on Wednesday. The plan includes 70 ideas, such as charging fees for single-use plastic and collecting trash and recycling on the same day.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released a draft of its 20-year plan to reduce waste in the Twin Cities Metro on Wednesday. The plan includes 70 ideas, such as charging fees for single-use plastic and collecting trash and recycling on the same day.
Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
PFAS in Minnesota: Billions needed to remove, destroy forever chemicals from wastewater
The MPCA found it would be unaffordable to remove and destroy PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams.
The MPCA found it would be unaffordable to remove and destroy PFAS from Minnesota wastewater streams.
Schulze Lake in Eagan closed to swimmers due to mystery illness
Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is closed to swimming after some residents have come down with an unknown illness.
Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is closed to swimming after some residents have come down with an unknown illness.
Minnesota plans rewrite of rules for copper-nickel mining near popular wilderness
Minnesota regulators have concluded that state rules governing where copper-nickel mines can be built are insufficient to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from noise and light pollution, creating another potential obstacle to the proposed Twin Metals mine in northeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota regulators have concluded that state rules governing where copper-nickel mines can be built are insufficient to protect the pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from noise and light pollution, creating another potential obstacle to the proposed Twin Metals mine in northeastern Minnesota.
Rebates aim to make e-bikes affordable, reduce pollution
Minnesota is making a massive investment in fighting climate change based on budgets passed in the latest legislative session. One of the easiest ways for everyday people to benefit is through rebates on electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
Minnesota is making a massive investment in fighting climate change based on budgets passed in the latest legislative session. One of the easiest ways for everyday people to benefit is through rebates on electric bicycles, or e-bikes.
Why did Venice's Grand Canal turn green? Italian officials now have answer
Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.
Footage released by the Vigili del Fuoco, Italy’s national firefighters, showed a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green Sunday morning in the Rialto area.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Fort Snelling Park reopening for Memorial Day weekend
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Fort Snelling State Park is reopening once again just in time for Memorial Day weekend after closing a second time this year due to spring flooding.
Rice County landfill fire continues to burn, leaving residents and elected officials with questions
Families in rural Dundas and elected officials are calling for more transparency and communication days after a fire broke out at Rice County’s landfill.
Families in rural Dundas and elected officials are calling for more transparency and communication days after a fire broke out at Rice County’s landfill.
Rice County landfill fire continues to burn
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said Rice County has set up an air monitoring system at the landfill, which has been burning for three days, but people living nearby are still concerned for their health.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said Rice County has set up an air monitoring system at the landfill, which has been burning for three days, but people living nearby are still concerned for their health.
Supreme Court sharply limits EPA's ability to police pollution into certain wetlands
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Environmental advocates say the ruling will strip protections from millions of acres of the wetlands across the country.
Rice County landfill fire continues, MPCA warns of possible air pollution
A continuing fire at a Rice County landfill has residents concerned over the smoke, smell and potential pollution.
A continuing fire at a Rice County landfill has residents concerned over the smoke, smell and potential pollution.
Photographer in Canada captures ‘beautiful northern lights show’ after wildfire smoke clears
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
The video showcases the vivid green northern lights flowing across the clear Manitoba sky.
Spongy moth traps being set up in Minnesota by MDA
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will be setting 20,000 traps this summer to catch spongy moths
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will be setting 20,000 traps this summer to catch spongy moths
Minnesota students help provide solar power to others in East Africa
Solar suitcases being worked on by sixth and seventh graders are headed for East Africa where they will offer more light and charging opportunities to schools, homes and medical clinics without electricity.
Solar suitcases being worked on by sixth and seventh graders are headed for East Africa where they will offer more light and charging opportunities to schools, homes and medical clinics without electricity.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Air quality alert issued across Minnesota
The Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for the entire state of Minnesota due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The alert is scheduled to expire Friday morning.
The Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for the entire state of Minnesota due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The alert is scheduled to expire Friday morning.