‘What was seeded by the peaceful opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock in 2016 must grow into a planetary movement…’
Go Green
A space for articles pertaining to the benefits of nature, environmental justice, and sustainable energy initiatives, with an emphasis on conservation and money-saving tips.
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High-risk oak wilt season is now: Do not prune oaks
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding people not to prune oaks from April through July.
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Reminder: Yard waste collection begins in April
Hennepin County is encouraging residents to leave yard waste untouched until mid-April or early May to be nice to the pollinators.
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State of Minnesota opens formal investigation on recent natural gas price spike
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission held a special planning meeting to launch an investigation into the economic impact of the natural gas price spike that occurred during last week’s arctic blast.
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Why the Black community must take action on climate change
Climate change matters to the Black community because it has and will continue to affect us more than many other communities.
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Black women find healing (but sometimes racism, too) in the outdoors
‘The most surprising thing is the sisterhood we experience on and off the trails.’
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Gov. Walz announces plan to achieve clean energy in Minnesota by 2040
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan recently announced a set of policy proposals that will lead Minnesota to 100% clean energy in the state’s electricity sector by 2040.
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Hennepin County plastic-free challenge
Join Hennepin County’s Plastic-Free Challenge from now until February 17.
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Ex-Michigan governor charged in Flint water contamination
Nearly seven years after water provided to the residents of the majority Black city of Flint, Michigan, killed 12 people and sickened many more, several officials, including former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, are facing criminal charges.
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Feeling stressed? Try a walk in the park
There appears to be consistent evidence that exposures to natural environments have a positive effect on pain, stress, anxiety, blood pressure and heart rate.
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More and more of us are goin’ fishin’
The new participation data comes as Americans overall take increased interest in fishing as a remedy for
COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.
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Drink in the fall colors this season
‘Overall color this year should be especially lovely if there are sunny days and chilly but not freezing nights as we get more into the season.’
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Recycle Smart
With support from Ramsey County, the City of Saint Paul is promoting the Recycle Smart campaign to educate residents about what cannot be placed in their blue recycling carts and why.
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Enjoying wildlife territories in the comfort of your backyard
You don’t have to go far to enjoy nature and doing so can boost your mental well-being.
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Earth Day: The roots of our current environmental crisis go back 12,000 years
As we debate the proposals for what the world after the virus should look like, it is crucial that we understand the roots of what got us here.
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Properly dispose of holiday greens, Christmas trees
The MDA inspects holiday products for elongate hemlock scale, boxwood blight, Oriental bittersweet, gypsy moth, and many more.
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5 tips for homeowners to prevent unnecessary costs
Between turning up your heat and spending money on ice melt, the last cost any homeowner wants to account for is burst pipes.
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Make no mistake about it: Weatherization works
Among the steps performed during this process are: safety and efficiency tests on heating systems and the hot water heater; measuring heat loss; insulation checks; and home energy education.
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Local youth join international climate protest
The Minnesota Strikes Back event started off with a rally at Western Sculpture Park in Saint Paul. The group then marched to the steps of the State Capitol.
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Project advances power of everyday people against environmental racism
The Public Policy Project bills itself as an independent provider of public policy consulting, leadership training, civic engagement, lobbying, strategic planning, and advocacy services.