Why scientists want your photos of wildlife eating lunch

Grist reports on the Who Eats Whom project, leveraging citizen science to document complex wildlife interactions. This database aids conservation efforts amid climate change.

The hidden mining cost of meat and seafood

Sentient reports that the environmental costs of meat and seafood extend beyond feed crops to the minerals mined for animal diets, impacting biodiversity and emissions.

Where speed goats cross the high sage seas

Atmos reports on pronghorn migration in Wyoming, highlighting their unique adaptations, conservation efforts, and the struggle to balance wildlife protection with development.

How to prepare your HVAC system for winter: A homeowner's checklist for reliable heating

(BPT) - Winter weather can arrive quickly, and the last thing any homeowner wants is a heating system that isn't ready when temperatures drop. Fortunately, a few proactive maintenance steps can help …

4 fall home power steps to prepare for cold weather, starting with a solar generator

(BPT) - The fall season means clocks fall back, and every November, standard time returns with a familiar set of seasonal rituals.Once you've gone around the house adjusting all your clocks, you …

Hurricane Harvey dropped several feet of rain on Texas, stranding trucks, people and their pets.

How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?

Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.

The latest on MN data centers: Pine Island and Hermantown

Data centers are top of mind for Minnesotans, and two proposed projects from Google continue to cause controversy: the Pine Island data center and the Hermantown data center. Just this month, Google …

Drought conditions continue

After a dry summer season, September 2026 yielded a slightly wetter pattern for the region, with the Twin Cities receiving 3.91 inches of precipitation, nearly an inch more than normal for the month. …

The true cost of cheap E-bikes

How well do you know your E-bike? How well do you know your kid’s? Each week, Minnesotans walk into bike stores seeking repairs on their E-Bikes unsure of exactly what they are riding. Details …

Minnesota winters with strong el Niño systems are on average five degrees warmer with the Twin Cities receiving 13 fewer inches of snow than during winters without el Niño systems. Previous el Niño winters like that of 2023-2024 shattered high temperature records across the winter and spring.

What a ‘Super El Nino’ means for Minnesota

In August, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center predicted a greater than 90% chance of a very strong el Niño event during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter 2026-27. …

The Glenwood-Inglewood Company in 1910. The Glenwood and Inglewood springs were on adjacent property and ran as separate water companies until about 1896. Minnesota Historical Society.

DO DRINK THE WATER

Before a new house is completed today in the Twin Cities, the utilities (sewer, water, natural gas, electricity, etc.) are already in place. The owners take it for granted that their new home will …

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Laundry Detergent for Eco Strips

(NewsUSA) - The laundry industry would have you believe that in order to get brilliant, clean laundry, you need to use powders, liquids and pods that are diluted with water, and come in bulky, …

Not every home needs the same backup power. Here's how to determine the best home battery backup for you.

(BPT) - Are you thinking about adding a home backup system to your house in the form of a solar generator or portable power station? If not, it's a good idea to consider sooner rather than …

What you need to know about the outage forecast before you buy power backup

(BPT) - Excited about Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days? How about finding deals that really matter, like backup power solutions for your home? More than 4 in 10 households have no generator, battery, …

Natural Food Storage Containers Can Help Save Money

(TVA) - As food costs continue to rise, many people are seeking creative solutions to stretch their dollars and reduce wasted food. Buying and cooking food in bulk helps save money, as well as …

What if we never built another new building?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Swiss architect Barbara Buser, who advocates for reusing existing buildings to combat climate change, promoting sustainable construction by cutting carbon emissions and creating vibrant community spaces.

NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened

Floodlight reports that a New Jersey data center emitted significant air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, leading to a $1 million fine.

What the history of blue baby syndrome tells us about today’s fight for clean water

Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations.

Could shellfish farming fix Florida's algal bloom problem?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that shellfish farming could help combat Florida's harmful algal blooms by filtering water and improving quality through nutrient credit trading.

Could plastic-eating robots clean up our oceans?

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on autonomous plastic-eating robots in cities worldwide led by The Ocean Cleanup which aims to remove 90% of ocean plastic by 2040, utilizing interceptors while facing challenges like biodiversity impact and microplastics.

A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild.

3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away

The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.

Banks are financing the fossil fuel industry’s next growth strategy

Grist reports that major banks are increasing financing for fossil fuels, undermining climate commitments and supporting the petrochemical industry's growth strategy.

Power out? Here's how to keep your fridge on

(BPT) - If you've ever endured a power outage for any length of time, you know what a hassle it is. And one of the biggest issues? The loss of food and/or medications in your fridge and freezer. What …

Canada’s sustainable finance taxonomy: What it is, what is happening, and what’s coming next

Future of Good reports on Canada's sustainable finance taxonomy aimed at ensuring credible "green" investments as the country seeks $115 billion for net-zero targets by 2050.

The Louisiana fishermen refusing to go down with the ship

Atmos reports on Louisiana fishermen struggling against the impacts of a massive LNG plant in Cameron, which destroys their fishing grounds and livelihoods.

Come hell or high water: How a small town became a blueprint for building climate resilience

Atmos reports on Machias, Maine, a small town facing extreme flooding due to climate change.

A rural county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts

The Daily Yonder reports Bannock County, Idaho, faces a pivotal vote to potentially reverse an ordinance banning utility-scale solar and wind development.