Sugar versus other sweeteners
What effect do they have on the environment?  By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Contributing Writers The production of sugar has indeed taken a huge environmental toll. “Sugar …
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A space for articles pertaining to environmental justice and sustainable energy initiatives, with an emphasis on conservation and money-saving tips.
Our trees need your help
You can feel the dryness beneath your feet walking on crunchy leaves that have dropped early. Our trees are thirsty and you can help! Please water all of your yard …
Our trees need your help Read MoreGrants available to help HN County businesses ramp up recycling
Hennepin County is the first local government in Minnesota to offer grants to businesses to improve recycling. The business sector generates more than half of the total waste in Hennepin …
Grants available to help HN County businesses ramp up recycling Read MoreU of M green initiative receives national attention
New energy study forces athletic department to think sustainably smart  By Charles Hallman Staff Writer A new report cites University of Minnesota Athletics “as a leader in sustainability …
U of M green initiative receives national attention Read MoreMarch on Washington – 50 years later
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. set the stage for the environmental justice movement  I  was not alive August 28, 1963. The March on Washington was held 100 years after …
March on Washington – 50 years later Read MoreProject Sweetie Pie: Teens get fresh food in North Minneapolis
By Stephanie Fox Contributing Writer It began in 2010, with sweet potato pies and a new idea. The new idea was to create sustainable agriculture in the …
Project Sweetie Pie: Teens get fresh food in North Minneapolis Read MoreNo Justice, No Juice — Food as a tool for organizing
It is hard to talk about race in this country. Some days it’s hard being Black in this country. When I add the “green” to being Black, …
No Justice, No Juice — Food as a tool for organizing Read MoreHow to get all the vitamin D you need
Gone Green for Health by Renee Barron   In my last my column, we talked about the importance of getting vitamin D from the sun. This column will …
How to get all the vitamin D you need Read MoreSpirit of volunteerism at the SMSC
Volunteerism is more than just a concept at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). John Vig, Sr., an SMSC member, is demonstrating the importance of volunteering through a …
Spirit of volunteerism at the SMSC Read MoreWhy environmentalists are upset about the Monsanto Protection Act
By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Contributing Writers The so-called Monsanto Protection Act is actually a provision (officially known as Section 735) within a recently passed …
Why environmentalists are upset about the Monsanto Protection Act Read MoreSure-grow guidance for first-time gardeners
Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of the green …
Sure-grow guidance for first-time gardeners Read MoreHow to get all the vitamin D you need
Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of …
How to get all the vitamin D you need Read MoreReport estimates job growth in water treatment — Most jobs require less than a two-year degree
By Charles Hallman Staff writer Water is essential as both a source of energy production as well as a through treatment and distribution. According to a …
Report estimates job growth in water treatment — Most jobs require less than a two-year degree Read MorePenn Gas Stop joins healthy eating project in N. Mpls
By Makula Dunbar Contributing Writer If you look closely between the two “No Trespassing” signs on the outside of Penn Gas Stop, an improved addition is …
Penn Gas Stop joins healthy eating project in N. Mpls Read MoreMpls to build 100 green homes on city’s North Side
Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of the green …
Mpls to build 100 green homes on city’s North Side Read MoreClimate change is the defining issue of our time
During his State of the Union address, President Barak Obama proposed that the United States take the lead internationally to address climate change. He quoted John F. Kennedy, …
Climate change is the defining issue of our time Read MoreLandscape Revival: Native Plant Expo and Market
Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of the …
Landscape Revival: Native Plant Expo and Market Read MoreMinneapolis creates local base for environmental justice — EJAM reclaims cultural wisdom in respecting the earth
 Welcome, MSR readers, to a new section you will see appear regularly in these pages, something we call Green2Green. Most of you by now have heard of the green …
Minneapolis creates local base for environmental justice — EJAM reclaims cultural wisdom in respecting the earth Read MorePeople of color seek an environmental message that includes them
By LaDonna Redmond Contributing Writer It is easy to dismiss the environmental movement. It seems that so many of the messages that come from environmentalists are …
People of color seek an environmental message that includes them Read MoreParents can lead by example in getting kids outside — Encourage children to appreciate nature, have fun outside
By Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss Contributing Writers Getting kids away from computer and TV screens and outside into the fresh air is an increasing challenge for parents …
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