Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
Carver County dog park may close after visitors fail to clean up dog poop
An off-leash dog park in Carver County, Minnesota may close "due to unsanitary conditions" after patrons have failed to clean up after their pets.
An off-leash dog park in Carver County, Minnesota may close "due to unsanitary conditions" after patrons have failed to clean up after their pets.
Regulators approve environmental review for Line 3 pipeline
Minnesota utility regulators on Monday approved a revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state.
Minnesota utility regulators on Monday approved a revised environmental review for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across the state.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
DNR: Mille Lacs walleye harvest level to be unchanged in 2020
The DNR announced Thursday that the walleye harvest level on the popular lake will be unchanged from 2019.
The DNR announced Thursday that the walleye harvest level on the popular lake will be unchanged from 2019.
MPCA scrutinized over handling of proposed PolyMet mine
The next legal challenge for a controversial mining project in northern Minnesota is underway.
The next legal challenge for a controversial mining project in northern Minnesota is underway.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Report: Potentially dangerous nitrate levels found in some Minnesota drinking water
A new study on Minnesota drinking water shows 22 public water systems tested for nitrate levels twice as high as federal standards allow. At that rate it can lead to a deadly blood disorder in infants called blue baby syndrome and possibly cancer
A new study on Minnesota drinking water shows 22 public water systems tested for nitrate levels twice as high as federal standards allow. At that rate it can lead to a deadly blood disorder in infants called blue baby syndrome and possibly cancer
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.
Minnesota court rejects 2 major permits for planned PolyMet mine
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected two of the most important permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, giving a major victory to environmentalists.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday rejected two of the most important permits for the planned PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota, giving a major victory to environmentalists.
City declares water emergency for chemicals, speeds up construction of treatment plant in Woodbury, Minnesota
The City of Woodbury has declared a water emergency as officials deal with chemical contamination in its water supply.
The City of Woodbury has declared a water emergency as officials deal with chemical contamination in its water supply.
JetBlue announces plans to go carbon-neutral, power some flights with 'sustainable aviation fuel'
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
JetBlue vowed to start taking steps by July 2020, by bolstering the airline’s existing initiatives and offsetting an additional 15 to 17 billion pounds of emissions each year.
Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
Data shows Minnesota income disparities extend to radon mitigation
New data from the Department of Health shows the many income disparities we have in Minnesota now extends to radon mitigation.
New data from the Department of Health shows the many income disparities we have in Minnesota now extends to radon mitigation.
Minneapolis plastic bag fee goes into effect Jan. 1
As we enter 2020, Minneapolis shoppers are reminded that plastic bags will soon come with a fee.
As we enter 2020, Minneapolis shoppers are reminded that plastic bags will soon come with a fee.
Here’s what you can do with your Christmas tree after the holidays
There's many ways you can re-purpose your Christmas tree after the holidays.
There's many ways you can re-purpose your Christmas tree after the holidays.
DNR temporarily bans moving farmed deer to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease
In an effort to protect the state's wild deer population from chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily prohibiting the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer.
In an effort to protect the state's wild deer population from chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is temporarily prohibiting the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer.
Officials advise for proper disposal of Christmas trees, greenery to stop spread of invasive species
MDA officials say the biggest concern this holiday season is elongate hemlock scale, a small insect that secretes a waxy coating and feeds on the sap.
MDA officials say the biggest concern this holiday season is elongate hemlock scale, a small insect that secretes a waxy coating and feeds on the sap.
Twin Metals submits mining plan, kicks off review process
Twin Metals submitted its plan for an underground mine in the Superior National Forest to federal and state regulators, kicking off an environmental review process that the company concedes could last nearly a decade.
Twin Metals submitted its plan for an underground mine in the Superior National Forest to federal and state regulators, kicking off an environmental review process that the company concedes could last nearly a decade.