Environmental News

MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Climate Cast

Listen to Climate Cast, the MPR News podcast all about our changing climate and its impact in Minnesota and worldwide.

Climate change was not a top issue for voters in the midterms. What would it take to move the environment to the top of the political agenda? MPR News host Mike Edgerly will discuss the question with two experts.
PolyMet Mining's proposed copper-nickel mine in the northeastern part of the state is a step closer to reality, after the DNR issued several key permits for the mine last week.