Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys

Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.

Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years

“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.

Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price

For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.

Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns

The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.

US used wind power more than coal or nuclear for the 1st time

For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Garden Guy: Sustainable gardening tips
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Earth Day is coming up, and there are simple ways to make a difference and reduce your impact on the earth, especially when it comes to gardening. FOX 9 Garden Guy Dale K shares sustainable gardening ideas.

How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage

Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.

Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible

Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.

National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16

Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.

There's still a way to reach global goal on climate change

A new study finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate change can be kept to within an international goal set by scientists. But it won't be the safest international goal.

Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18

Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.

Yard waste collection in Minneapolis: What to know

Getting rid of your yard waste? Here's what you need to know to properly dispose your grass clippings, bundled brush and other yard trimmings in Minneapolis.

Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns

A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.

Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.