Study: Water clarity in lakes affecting loons’ successApril 13, 2024 8:00 AMBy Kirsti MarohnA Chapman University biologist says his findings show reduced water clarity in Wisconsin lakes makes it more difficult for adult loons to hunt for food for their chicks in July, a critical growth period.
Play5min 04secClimate denialism mapped to geography and political affiliationApril 11, 2024 3:31 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiA recent study shows nearly 15 percent of Americans “do not believe in climate change.” And the patterns of denialism can be linked to regional and political differences.
Play4min 03secXcel Energy hopes charging more for electricity during peak hours will encourage customers to shift energy useApril 10, 2024 4:00 AMBy Kirsti MarohnUtilities are turning to so-called “time-of-use” rates to encourage customers to shift some of their energy use away from periods of high demand, when producing and delivering energy is more expensive and often, more polluting.
Judge dismisses lawsuit of injured Dakota Access pipeline protesterApril 5, 2024 1:55 PMBy The Associated PressU.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor granted motions to dismiss the 2018 lawsuit by Sophia Wilansky, whose left forearm was injured in the blast from an “explosive munition” or a flashbang during a clash between protesters and law enforcement officers at a blocked highway bridge in November 2016.
Play7min 03sec‘We want to help’: Why climate activists are trying something newApril 5, 2024 1:38 PMBy Chloe Veltman A recent disruption at “An Enemy of the People” on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new approach to climate change activism.
Play4min 28secFor electric vehicle dealers, the sales pitch depends on your region's politicsApril 4, 2024 4:31 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiElectric vehicle dealers right here in Minnesota are using different strategies to convince prospective buyers from different political affiliations.
USDA announces $1.5 billion investment to help farmers with conservation, climate-smart agriculture April 3, 2024 5:47 PMBy Hannah YangThe funds are aimed at providing climate and environmental benefits for marginalized communities.
Climate change is delaying world clocks' need for a 'negative leap second'March 30, 2024 6:01 AMBy Bill ChappellWe're nearing a year when a negative leap second could be needed to shave time — an unprecedented step that would have unpredictable effects, a new study says.
Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene ageMarch 29, 2024 12:23 PMBy Jonathan Lambert and Rebecca Ellis Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we’ve done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official “Anthropocene epoch.” But everyone agrees: Damage has been done.
Play4min 46secNew study shows climate change is already affecting food pricesMarch 28, 2024 1:31 PMBy Paul Huttner and Ngoc BuiIncreasing global average temperatures and more intense and frequent heat waves are already driving up the prices of food and other goods. So just how much is climate change affecting inflation?