Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
The 16-year-old Swedish activist is the youngest person to ever receive the distinction.
Santa-clad Greenpeace protesters at Minneapolis Target ask store to ditch single-use plastics
The protesters unfurled a banner, emptied stockings of plastics and played a special song during the demonstration in the rotunda of Target's flagship store.
The protesters unfurled a banner, emptied stockings of plastics and played a special song during the demonstration in the rotunda of Target's flagship store.
President Trump says he is concerned about water standards, says some people have to flush toilets 10-15 times
President Donald J. Trump said that he has asked the EPA to look at water standards because there are times when people turn on faucets or "take a shower and water comes dripping out. It's dripping out very quietly. Dripping out. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once they end up using more water."
President Donald J. Trump said that he has asked the EPA to look at water standards because there are times when people turn on faucets or "take a shower and water comes dripping out. It's dripping out very quietly. Dripping out. People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once they end up using more water."
Christmas sweaters are making plastic pollution worse, environmental charity warns
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Many Christmas sweaters contain harmful materials that are adding to world's pollution problem, according to a U.K. environmental charity.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
Coldplay decides not to tour due to environmental reasons
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
The British band Coldplay has decided not to launch a global tour because of environmental concerns.
Need a shopping bag? In Minneapolis, that will cost 5 cents extra
Minneapolis will soon make customers pay a nickel every time they take a carryout bag, a move aimed at protecting the environment by forcing people to bring their own bags.
Minneapolis will soon make customers pay a nickel every time they take a carryout bag, a move aimed at protecting the environment by forcing people to bring their own bags.
Judge orders forensic search of MPCA computers in PolyMet challenge
A judge has ordered a forensic search of computers used by three former top officials at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as part of an investigation into whether they sought to suppress concerns by federal regulators about pollution risks from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
A judge has ordered a forensic search of computers used by three former top officials at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as part of an investigation into whether they sought to suppress concerns by federal regulators about pollution risks from the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
6,000 lbs of trash from Lake Hiawatha turned into art display
After spending several years removing garbage from a south Minneapolis lake, a local artist is putting the waste on display.
After spending several years removing garbage from a south Minneapolis lake, a local artist is putting the waste on display.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
Minneapolis Park Board investigating pesticide misuse allegations near Lake Harriet
The Minneapolis Park Board is investigating claims that park staff improperly sprayed and dumped pesticides in wetlands and gardens near Lake Harriet.
The Minneapolis Park Board is investigating claims that park staff improperly sprayed and dumped pesticides in wetlands and gardens near Lake Harriet.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
The New Normal: Climate change poses challenges for Minnesota farmers
It’s been a year like none other for Minnesota farmers.
It’s been a year like none other for Minnesota farmers.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines award, says climate movement doesn’t need ‘more prizes’
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
Homeowners desperate for help as high water levels remain on Lake Shamineau
Home and cabin owners on a lake south of Motley, Minnesota are feeling desperate.
Home and cabin owners on a lake south of Motley, Minnesota are feeling desperate.
Minnesota Court of Appeals orders suspension of PolyMet mine permits to remain in place for now
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is maintaining its suspension of two key permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is maintaining its suspension of two key permits for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
Hampered by wet weather, Minnesota farmers deal with late harvest
As Minnesota farmers cope with cold, wet weather they plan to reap a late harvest.
As Minnesota farmers cope with cold, wet weather they plan to reap a late harvest.
Minnesota Court of Appeals to decide whether to keep withholding 2 permits for PolyMet mine
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday as it weighs whether to continue withholding two permits for the PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine in the northeastern part of the state.
The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Wednesday as it weighs whether to continue withholding two permits for the PolyMet’s proposed copper-nickel mine in the northeastern part of the state.