‘The climate crisis impacts everybody, but it does not impact all communities equally.’
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Posted inGo Green
To feel less heat we need more trees
Places with minimal tree canopy experience significantly higher temperatures than greener neighborhoods.
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Road salt threatens U.S. waterways; smarter use seen as solution
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.
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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.
Posted inOpinion
​The Inflation Reduction Act: celebrating, but continuing the work
‘I implore Congress to address the financial burden children and families in our country are facing and to bring back the monthly Child Tax Credit payments that helped to eliminate this.’
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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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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.
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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.
Posted inFeatured, Go Green
Four New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022
Studies show that spending time in nature, including urban green spaces, can improve your relationship with nature and with others.
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Hurricane Ida: two reasons for its record-shattering rainfall in NYC and the Northeast
Ida had weakened well below hurricane strength by the time it reached the Northeast, so how did it still cause so much rain?
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How to save energy (and coin) like a pro this winter
What better time than now to winterize your house or apartment to not only save some coin, but also reduce your carbon footprint?  Read on for 10 quick tips to manage your home’s heat without breaking the bank.