Environment
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Iowa farmers on board with corn-based jet fuel
A company working to create sustainable energy sources is investing in corn to make jet fuel, which it said burns far cleaner than the traditional…
Thursday, January 23, 2025
New program shows environmental impact of green farming
Some Wisconsin farmers are now able to see the environmental effects from their sustainable farming practices through a new conservation program that …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SD pushes to keep certain CAFO details nearly out of reach
Larger livestock operations can be a thorny issue in rural areas and South Dakota lawmakers are proposing restricting feedlot details with more commun…
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Worker's coalition aims to address climate emergency, economic inequality
As President Donald Trump abandons a promise the U.S. made in Paris nearly a decade ago, organized workers across Colorado are joining forces to …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Study finds 'hidden cost' of WA lower Snake River dams
Dams on the lower Snake River in Washington state are losing water to evaporation at a rapid rate, according to a new study. The reservoirs created …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
New report: Enbridge’s Line 5 plan costly, flawed
ADDITION: Comments by Enbridge, received after deadline, have been added. (10:10 a.m. MST, Jan. 22, 2025) A new report says Enbridge's plan to build …
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
MN's little-known emissions-fighting tool at a crossroads
Minnesotans have until next Tuesday to offer their thoughts on the state's next Climate Action Framework. Those tasked with protecting a distinct …
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Kane County uses $500,000 grant to reduce food waste
Kane County officials plan to launch four composting programs at large-scale facilities to reduce food waste, as part of meeting the county's climate …
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Report highlights needs for GA energy efficiency
A new report from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy showed the Southeast, including Georgia, is not doing enough to invest in energy efficiency…
Monday, January 20, 2025
What's in a big wave? Potential electricity for MN homes, businesses
It's that time of year, when a strong winter storm might produce giant waves along Lake Superior shorelines that aren't frozen over. Minnesota …
Monday, January 20, 2025
Federal funding to help restore WY's Hoback River native fish habitat
Wyoming agencies will receive about $1.25 million in federal funding to help reconnect native fish migration routes on the Hoback River. The money …
Monday, January 20, 2025
CA environmental advocates hold series of vigils around inauguration
Faith-based climate activists with the nonprofit GreenFaith are organizing a series of vigils tied to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump…