When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The ...

What makes plastic useful for people—its durability and light weight—increases the threat to animals. Plastic hangs around a long time, and a lot of it floats. “Single-use plastics are the ...

Every year, the UN campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues like marine pollution ... the smog can get so thick that people can't see the sun and have to wear masks.

The world population hit 8 billion people today, accelerating the global extinction crisis for animals and plants imperiled by population ... while others are seeing their habitat dangerously altered ...

children and pregnant people should all avoid ash cleanup work because particle pollution is particularly hard on their systems. Older and younger bodies have a harder time expelling pollution ...

When the summer sun beats down and temperatures climb, such as today, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce dangerous algal blooms. Toxic blue-green algae can harm pets, livestock and ...