Environment

At a somewhat contentious Minneapolis City Council meeting, a vote regarding the former Roof Depot brought accusations of environmental racism.

A Canadian government study shows the polar bear population around the Hudson Bay has dropped 27% in the past 5 years. How much is climate change driving the decline?

The U.S. Department of the Interior issued a 20-year ban Thursday on new mining projects on 225,000 acres of federal land near the Boundary Waters, dealing a huge blow to the proposed Twin Metals mine near Ely, Minn.

The iron-air battery systems are able to store energy for 100 hours, longer than a typical lithium battery, and would add more renewable energy to the power system.

A federal agency said it is reinstating restrictions on road-building and logging on the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. USDA's move repeals a Trump administration-era decision.

Climate Cast celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. How have climate science, news and solutions evolved since Climate Cast debuted in 2013? This special takes a glance back and a look forward with an expert panel of climate scientists and communicators.

Lawmakers proposed to ban non-essential uses of PFAS in products such as carpet, cleaning products, cosmetics and ski wax and to require manufacturers to disclose PFAS added to products sold in Minnesota.

This winter could provide some relief for parched reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, but climate scientists warn that the severe drought won't end with one wet season.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dr. Rick Woychik and Dr. Gwen Collman from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences on the impact of climate change on our health.

The bill drew support from clean energy advocates and labor unions hopeful it would reduce Minnesota’s reliance on fossil fuels to generate power and create clean energy jobs. But some rural electric cooperatives testified that it could be difficult to meet the mandate while maintaining affordable, reliable power.