environment
Invasive algae called 'rock-snot' discovered in several NE Minnesota streams
Scientists are investigating the impact the algae may have on the waterways.
Plymouth to add 115 electric vehicle charging stations for public use
Plymouth is believed to be the first city in Minnesota to install such a vast network of EV charging stations.
MPCA: 28 drilling fluid releases during Line 3 construction, including into wetlands
The MPCA previously reported nine drilling fluid releases.
Life Time will eliminate plastic bottles at its fitness clubs by Labor Day
The company will replace the bottles with aluminum ones.
Senate GOP threatens State Parks, DNR shutdown if 'Clean Cars' rule isn't scrapped
Republicans are willing to hold up the omnibus environment bill to stop the MPCA from enacting Clean Cars rules.
Investigation finds EPA mishandled oversight for PolyMet mine permits
A new report found the EPA didn't follow its own procedures when it submitted comments on the proposed project.
Army Corps of Engineers pulls PolyMet's wetlands permit
This comes as the EPA is doing a 90-day review of the project.
3,000 gallons of manure spills into Wisconsin creek, kills fish
The Wisconsin DNR is currently investigating the spill, which affected a creek in Vernon County.
Walmart says it will reduce its emissions to zero by 2040
The goal accounts for about 5% of the company's total emissions, according to reports.
Minnesota's air quality improving, per annual report
Duluth was also ranked one of America's six "cleanest cities" for air quality.
Trump Admin. announces major changes to Endangered Species Act
Some officials say the move will increase transparency, but Democrats are more critical.
Court orders inquiry into PolyMet mining project permit
The Minnesota Court of Appeals found "irregularities" in comments submitted by the EPA.
Electric car-sharing service is coming to the Twin Cities
Hourcar offers affordable, sustainable car rentals in the Twin Cities.
Here's how Enbridge had a $5M lobbying bill in Minnesota
The energy company was the biggest lobbying spender in 2017.
Askov Finlayson pledges $1M to climate change action groups
The champions of "The North" will donate more than the cost of the company's environmental impact.
Millennials are the worst ... at recycling
Surprising, considering they're extremely eco-conscious in all other facets of their lives.
How soybeans will save a million tons of CO2 in Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton's Thursday announcement has implications for diesel users.
Climate change could mean polar bears find a new food source – us
Melting ice caps could force the world's largest land predator further inland.
So an iceberg the size of Delaware just broke off from the Antarctic
The separation will mean maps of the Antarctic Peninsula will need to be redrawn.
Watch: Sen. Al Franken's got a new Funny or Die series
It's about climate change. Oh, and David Letterman is in it.
France is banning gas and diesel cars
All new cars sold will be electric or hybrid by the year 2040.
U of M scientist says EPA pressured her to change Congress testimony
Dr. Deborah Swackhamer is a top EPA scientist and has been U of M faculty since 1987.