Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition
‘There’s a long history of toxic substances being in this community. We have an opportunity to change that.’
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Minnesota, six Midwest states form coalition to develop clean hydrogen
‘The development of clean hydrogen markets will create jobs and strengthen industries across our state,’ said Gov. Walz.
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Intense heat and flooding are wreaking havoc on America’s power and water system infrastructure
Jackson, a majority-Black state capital, has dealt with water system breakdowns for years and has repeatedly requested infrastructure funding.
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Beyond plastics
Plastic waste is mistaken for food by animals and birds, causing them to starve to death. There is simply no safe way to dispose of the amount of plastic being created.
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Midwest power grid capacity opens up, boosting renewable projects
‘We’re trying to meet the needs of utilities as they’re planning for shifting towards clean energy resources.’
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Charles Henry Turner: The little-known Black science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior
Although his name is barely known today, Charles Henry Turner was a pioneer in studying bees and should be considered among the great entomologists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Monarch butterflies join endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change and pesticides
Listing the monarch butterfly draws attention to its status and to areas where more research is needed to understand factors contributing to its decline.
Monarch butterflies join endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change and pesticides Read More
How hot is too hot for the human body? Heat + humidity gets dangerous fast
Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes—lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter.
How hot is too hot for the human body? Heat + humidity gets dangerous fast Read More
An activist Supreme Court challenges federal power to regulate with EPA ruling
Beyond climate policy, the ruling poses serious questions about how the court will view other regulatory programs.
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MN communities get helping hand to re-work contaminated sites
‘Our goal is to support redevelopment projects that are important.’
MN communities get helping hand to re-work contaminated sites Read More
EPA administrator focused on clean air and water for communities of color
‘I am not afraid to enforce the laws on the books to make sure our children are breathing clean air.’
EPA administrator focused on clean air and water for communities of color Read More
Fairness in farming: seed money sought for starting co-ops
‘Our rural communities have really suffered from business shutdowns during the pandemic.’
Fairness in farming: seed money sought for starting co-ops Read More
Where climate change and racial justice intersectÂ
‘I want Black folks to know that climate is about Black lives.’
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Young campers learn about solar energy
Just B Solar, a North Minneapolis program hosted an all-day solar camp/workshop.Â
Young campers learn about solar energy Read More
Report: Air pollution contributes to health inequitiesÂ
‘To see these negative health effects persist in our state’s largest population centers underlines just how important the issue of air quality is.’
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Minneapolis artists ages 15-18 sought for environmental justice art contest
Entries with the theme “environmental justice” are being sought for a juried art competition in the month of May 2022.
Minneapolis artists ages 15-18 sought for environmental justice art contest Read More
Environmental justice a factor in choosing electric bus routes
Advocates and the transit agency say electric buses release fewer harmful substances into the air, making it easier to breathe.
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Pioneering engineer fights climate change through space technology
‘In areas that are heavily populated with people in buildings in urban areas, they experience greater heat compared to a more rural area with lots of trees.’
Pioneering engineer fights climate change through space technology Read More
Black city kids need some time in the country
Caring for farm animals, planting crops, and learning to appreciate creation would help immeasurably.
Black city kids need some time in the country Read More
Biden’s speech gave lip service to environmental justice but will it deliver for MN?
How and when local advocates of environmental justice will see the impacts of these federal policy initiatives in Minnesota remains unclear.
Biden’s speech gave lip service to environmental justice but will it deliver for MN? Read More