news Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers
Author: KBIA | By Jana Rose Schleis - Publish Date: 07-01-2026
news CoMo Canopy and Forest ReLeaf: Planting trees and fostering community in Columbia
CoMo Canopy is a program to grow tree canopies across Columbia, Missouri
Author: KBIA / Rachael Norden - Publish Date: 03-27-2026
news Algae is a 'little vacuum' for microplastics. Midwest scientists think it could clean up the problem
University of Missouri professor Susie Dai works with lab-grown algae. She is the co-author of a new research study.
Author: KBIA | By Kate Grumke, Harvest Public Media - Publish Date: 03-25-2026
news MU study suggests road salt poses damage to snails, freshwater ecosystems
Road salt is used for de-icing; the resulting runoff can lead to higher mortality levels for snails.
Author: KBIA | By Maya Bensaoud - Publish Date: 02-16-2026
news Road salt in Columbia waterways may cause environmental harm
The Hinkson Creek Adaptive Collaborative Management, which has been studying the chloride levels in waterways
Author: KBIA | By Sabrina Pan - Publish Date: 01-30-2026
news Pollinators have a new place to graze in northeast Columbia
Pollinators have a new place to graze in northeast Columbia
Author: Story by Peter S. Pynadath; photos by Aiyana Massie and Evan Paule - Publish Date: 11-22-2025
news Young birders take flight as Columbia looks toward Bird City status
More young people are discovering a love for birding
Author: Paige Halter, KOMU 8 Reporter - Publish Date: 11-02-2025
news Fireflies in Missouri are having a good year.
There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but their populations have been diminishing.
Author: By Rebecca Smith - Publish Date: 07-09-2025
news Clean water is the star as Columbia gets its first Creek Week
The goal of Creek Week is to create community engagement and raise awareness!
Author: By Cate Willey - Publish Date: 06-10-2025