Minnesota's Line 3 oil pipeline proposal: The basicsJune 18, 2018 12:00 AMBy Dan Kraker and Cody NelsonIf you follow the news at all, you've probably heard about an oil pipeline proposal called Line 3. Another boring infrastructure project? Think again.
What does Shakespeare have to do with 'energy?' (Trust us, there's a link)May 31, 2018 6:31 AMBy Michael Schaub In his new book, Richard Rhodes lays out an accessible and surprisingly optimistic history of energy by exploring the lives of scientists and inventors -- and a few unlikely people, like the Bard of Avon.
Play3min 43secGeneral Mills sustainability chief: Healthy food needs healthy soilMay 18, 2018 4:00 AMBy Elizabeth DunbarJerry Lynch told a crowd of agribusiness and food industry executives gathered in Minneapolis Thursday that healthy soil can help address everything from climate change to erosion -- and that savvy consumers are beginning to pay attention.
Play1min 58secA temperature roller coaster could be comingMay 3, 2018 6:12 AMBy Christopher Joyce Global warming has so far seen a gradual rise in average temperatures. But that may change, with extreme variations. And poor countries could bear the brunt of it.
Play4min 33secA grass-roots movement for healthy soil spreads among farmersApril 10, 2018 7:08 AMBy Dan Charles America's farmers are digging soil like never before. A movement for "regenerative agriculture" is dedicated to building healthier soil and could even lead to a new eco-label on food.
EPA moves to weaken landmark fuel efficiency rulesApril 2, 2018 9:16 PMBy Nathan Rott The EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama's efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California.
UN reports see a lonelier planet with fewer plants, animalsMarch 23, 2018 8:54 AMBy Seth Borenstein, Associated PressCrucial habitat has been cut apart, alien species have invaded places, chemicals have hurt plants and animals, wetlands and mangroves that clean up pollution are disappearing, and the world's waters are overfished, one scientist says.
Shorter winter may impact Minn. fisheries, bring more toxic algaeMarch 5, 2018 4:00 AMBy Cody NelsonDecreasing ice seasons could mean major changes for Minnesotans' prized lakes by impacting fishing and increasing the prevalence of toxic algae blooms.
Trump didn't say anything on climate, environment issues in State of the UnionJanuary 31, 2018 11:32 AMBy Cody NelsonHe never said the word "climate," nor did he mention the environment once. The closest Trump came to touching on either issue was when he talked about energy.
Play9min 17secWhat happens in the Arctic doesn't just stay thereJanuary 25, 2018 1:58 PMBy Paul HuttnerThis week's an extra wintry Climate Cast. We'll discuss how Arctic changes drive extreme winter weather, the psychology of climate change and how the cold drives a huge winter recreation industry.