Researchers are looking for ways to make invasive Asian carp more palatable for humans, or for dogs.
Invasive plants: a worthwhile fight
Battling invasive plants can be a lot of work, but when you think about how much the earth gives us, it seems the least we can do.
Can we transform recycling?
Recycling can be confusing. Several bills in the Minnesota legislature this year are designed to make it easier for us and more comprehensive. They would flip the current pattern and make producers take responsibility for the entire life cycle of their products.
Finding new ways to assert treaty rights and protect the environment
White Earth attorney Frank Bibeau is coming up with new ways to protect the environment by asserting tribal rights.
Climate disruption: what are we in for?
We are all noticing changes in the climate. What can we expect in Minnesota?
For the Love of a Prairie
In northern Minnesota, early adopters make the case for cold-climate heat pumps
Heat pump installers and early adopters in and around Duluth, Minnesota, are demonstrating how the technology can work even in a notoriously cold climate such as northern Minnesota.
Return of a Keystone Species: Dakota County’s Bison Prairie
New herd takes up residence at Spring Lake Park Reserve
Interest grows in native “rough fish”
Recent research on some of Minnesota’s native fishes pinpoints astonishing longevity and an important role in ecosystems.
Bat Gadgetry: High-Tech Solutions to a Deadly Problem
A deadly fungus is threatening bats across the continent and it’s pushed several species towards extinction. But some scientists are hopeful they’ve found a solution: a “bug buffet.”