Environment
Grain Belt Express Wins Final Approval in Missouri
Regulators have given final approval to the owners of the Grain Belt Express transmission line to drop off thousands of megawatts of clean energy in Missouri.
Heat Islands Make Dangerous Temperatures Even Worse for Some
Some people will feel much warmer temperatures during the heat wave. These heat islands are driving up energy costs and causing public health concerns.
That Sinking Feeling: Missouri Full of Caves, Sinkholes
Missouri is unusually fertile ground for sinkholes and caves, thanks to its landscape. The Show-Me State is home to the second most caves in the country.
Earth Day Update: Midwest Cities Still Have Air Quality Problems
Although dangerous ozone levels have declined, an air quality study by the American Lung Association notes that soot from western wildfires remains a problem.
With the Ogallala Aquifer Drying Up, Kansas Ponders Limits to Irrigation
Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet. But after decades of inaction, Kansas’ approach to water conservation might be shifting.