A space for articles pertaining to environmental justice and sustainable energy initiatives, with an emphasis on conservation and money-saving tips.
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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 challengesāand climate change is ratcheting up theĀ pressure Read More
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.
‘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
‘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
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
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
‘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
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
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
Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changesālasting 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
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
‘Our goal is to support redevelopment projects that are important.’
MN communities get helping hand to re-work contaminated sites Read More
‘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
‘Our rural communities have really suffered from business shutdowns during the pandemic.’
Fairness in farming: seed money sought for starting co-ops Read More