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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

Sugar versus other sweeteners

October 2, 2013October 2, 2013 - by MSR News Online

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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Our trees need your help

October 2, 2013 - by MSR News Online

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 More
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Grants available to help HN County businesses ramp up recycling

October 2, 2013 - by MSR News Online

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 More
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U of M green initiative receives national attention

September 4, 2013 - by MSR News Online

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 More
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March on Washington – 50 years later

August 22, 2013August 22, 2013 - by MSR News Online

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 …

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Project Sweetie Pie: Teens get fresh food in North Minneapolis

August 7, 2013 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

    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 …

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No Justice, No Juice — Food as a tool for organizing

July 24, 2013 - by MSR News Online

      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 More
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How to get all the vitamin D you need

July 24, 2013July 24, 2013 - by MSR News Online

    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 More
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Spirit of volunteerism at the SMSC

July 24, 2013 - by MSR News Online

    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 More
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Why environmentalists are upset about the Monsanto Protection Act

July 24, 2013 - by MSR News Online

      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 More
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Sure-grow guidance for first-time gardeners

July 10, 2013July 10, 2013 - by MSR News Online

  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 More
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How to get all the vitamin D you need

July 10, 2013July 10, 2013 - by MSR News Online

      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 More
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Report estimates job growth in water treatment — Most jobs require less than a two-year degree

May 29, 2013May 29, 2013 - by MSR News Online

      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 More
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Penn Gas Stop joins healthy eating project in N. Mpls

May 29, 2013May 29, 2013 - by MSR News Online

    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 More
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Mpls to build 100 green homes on city’s North Side

May 29, 2013May 29, 2013 - by MSR News Online

  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 More
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time

May 29, 2013 - by MSR News Online

    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, …

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Landscape Revival: Native Plant Expo and Market

May 29, 2013 - by MSR News Online

    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 More
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Minneapolis creates local base for environmental justice — EJAM reclaims cultural wisdom in respecting the earth

May 21, 2013May 21, 2013 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

   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 More
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People of color seek an environmental message that includes them

May 21, 2013 - by MSR News Online

        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 More
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Parents can lead by example in getting kids outside — Encourage children to appreciate nature, have fun outside

May 21, 2013 - by MSR News Online - 1 Comment

      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 …

Parents can lead by example in getting kids outside — Encourage children to appreciate nature, have fun outside Read More

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