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Go Green

A space for articles pertaining to environmental justice and sustainable energy initiatives, with an emphasis on conservation and money-saving tips.

Go Green / Local / News

Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost

January 30, 2023February 1, 2023 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

The Lake Street Council in Minneapolis and two other groups have been offered to join theĀ Solar Energy Innovation Network, which is under the umbrella of the U.S. Energy Department.

Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost Read More
Go Green / Local / News

Melanin in Motion: Embracing the outdoors with purposeĀ 

December 22, 2022January 30, 2023 - by Travis Lee - Leave a Comment

Melanin In Motion believes that Black bodies in motion are the ‘ultimate expression of freedom.’

Melanin in Motion: Embracing the outdoors with purposeĀ  Read More
Featured / Go Green

Finding light in winter’s darkness

December 21, 2022December 29, 2022 - by Zan Tomko - Leave a Comment

Turning from darkness to light is a renewal. Winter can be a time of renewal for everyone frazzled by the hectic holiday season, and it requires just a bit of your attention.

Finding light in winter’s darkness Read More
Go Green

Recycling your food scraps

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 - by Sheletta Brundidge - Leave a Comment

‘By keeping food waste out of the trash and taking it to a collection site, we can transform it into a resource.’

Recycling your food scraps Read More
Go Green

Road salt threatens U.S. waterways; smarter use seen as solution

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 - by Diana Kruzman - Leave a Comment

The Minnesota bill, if it passes, would be one of the first state laws to encourage ‘smart salting,’ a way to reduce road salt use while still maintaining winter safety.

Road salt threatens U.S. waterways; smarter use seen as solution Read More
Go Green

Survey: Minnesotans worried about climate change, but hopeful on solutions

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

In a survey released this fall by the University of Minnesota, 76% of residents said they’re concerned about climate change.

Survey: Minnesotans worried about climate change, but hopeful on solutions Read More
bees
Go Green

Bees face many challenges—and climate change is ratcheting up theĀ pressure

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 - by Jennie L. Durant

Like many other species, bees are losing the habitat and food sources that they depend on. This is happening for many reasons.

Bees face many challenges—and climate change is ratcheting up theĀ pressure Read More
Go Green

MN clean-energy sector finds its footing again, adding jobs

October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 - by Mike Moen

A Clean Energy Economy Minnesota report
said the sector saw a 5% increase in job growth last year, with more than 2,600 workers added.

MN clean-energy sector finds its footing again, adding jobs Read More
Go Green / Local / News

Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition

September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 - by H. Jiahong Pan

‘There’s a long history of toxic substances being in this community. We have an opportunity to change that.’

Mpls advances controversial Roof Depot demolition Read More
Go Green

Minnesota, six Midwest states form coalition to develop clean hydrogen

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 - by MSR News Online

‘The development of clean hydrogen markets will create jobs and strengthen industries across our state,’ said Gov. Walz.

Minnesota, six Midwest states form coalition to develop clean hydrogen Read More
Go Green

Intense heat and flooding are wreaking havoc on America’s power and water system infrastructure

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 - by Paul Chinowsky, University of Colorado Boulder

Jackson, a majority-Black state capital, has dealt with water system breakdowns for years and has repeatedly requested infrastructure funding.

Intense heat and flooding are wreaking havoc on America’s power and water system infrastructure Read More
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Go Green

Beyond plastics

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022 - by Libby Traubman

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.

Beyond plastics Read More
Go Green

Midwest power grid capacity opens up, boosting renewable projects

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 - by Mike Moen

‘We’re trying to meet the needs of utilities as they’re planning for shifting towards clean energy resources.’

Midwest power grid capacity opens up, boosting renewable projects Read More
Go Green

Charles Henry Turner: The little-known Black science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior

August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 - by Edward D. Melillo

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.

Charles Henry Turner: The little-known Black science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior Read More
orange black and white butterfly on green leaf plant
Go Green

Monarch butterflies join endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change andĀ pesticides

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 - by Kristen A. Baum

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 andĀ pesticides Read More
Go Green

How hot is too hot for the human body? Heat + humidity gets dangerous fast

July 17, 2022July 21, 2022 - by W. Larry Kenney; Daniel Vecellio; Rachel Cottle, and S. Tony Wolf

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
Go Green

An activist Supreme Court challenges federal power to regulate with EPA ruling

July 1, 2022July 3, 2022 - by Patrick Parenteau

Beyond climate policy, the ruling poses serious questions about how the court will view other regulatory programs.

An activist Supreme Court challenges federal power to regulate with EPA ruling Read More
Go Green

MN communities get helping hand to re-work contaminated sites

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 - by Mike Moen

‘Our goal is to support redevelopment projects that are important.’

MN communities get helping hand to re-work contaminated sites Read More
Go Green

EPA administrator focused on clean air and water for communities of color

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 - by Stacy M. Brown

‘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
farming
Go Green

Fairness in farming: seed money sought for starting co-ops

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 - by Mike Moen, r Minnesota News Connection

‘Our rural communities have really suffered from business shutdowns during the pandemic.’

Fairness in farming: seed money sought for starting co-ops Read More

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