Carbon dioxide levels in atmosphere surpass key milestone

Climate scientists say it's "like watching a train barrel down the track towards you in slow motion. It’s terrifying."

Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests

By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.

Minnesota's experimental forests used to study impact of climate change
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An experiment is underway in the Chippewa National Forest to help us all have a healthier future. The Marcell Experimental Forest is the largest climate change experiment that?s happening on the planet.

Become an expert in identifying aquatic invasive species in Minnesota

The U of M is working to educate more Minnesotans on how to identify invasive species, which will help experts better identify how they're spreading.

Minnesota's fishing opener underway
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Minnesotans are hitting the lakes and reeling some in. FOX 9's Leah Beno chats with DNR Commissioner Sarah Stommen about this weekend's events, what to know about fishing in Minnesota and how to stay safe on the water.

Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.

Jumping worms in Minnesota: How to stop the spread

The University of Minnesota is asking for the public’s help in stopping the spread of the "highly invasive" jumping worm.