Scandia allowing more time for review of proposed gravel pitDecember 8, 2010 10:15 AMBy Stephanie HemphillThe city of Scandia is allowing more time for environmental review of a gravel pit proposed for a bluff overlooking the St. Croix River.
Play3min 31secSupreme Court agrees to hear greenhouse gas caseDecember 7, 2010 5:20 PMBy Stephanie HemphillSeveral states and conservation organizations are trying to force utilities, including Xcel Energy, to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their coal-fired power plants.
Controversial gravel pit plan up for vote in ScandiaDecember 7, 2010 6:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillA controversial plan to re-open an old gravel pit near the St. Croix River comes up for a vote Tuesday night by the Scandia City Council.
High court will review climate change lawsuitDecember 6, 2010 9:47 AMIn a new case about climate change, the Supreme Court will hear an appeal from electric utilities, including Minnesota's Xcel Energy, that are trying to short-circuit an effort by states to force cuts in power plant emissions.
Harvesting wetlands to improve water qualityDecember 6, 2010 12:00 AMBy Dan GundersonManitoba is trying a new approach to reducing phosphorus in Lake Winnipeg.
Debate heats up over St. Croix River bridgeDecember 4, 2010 10:36 AMProgress on building a $668 million bridge across the St. Croix River to replace the aging Stillwater lift bridge stalled in October when the National Park Service said the bridge should not be allowed.
Latin bloc scolds rich countries at climate talksDecember 3, 2010 2:45 PMA bloc of Latin American countries issued a stern warning to rich nations Friday that unless they commit to new emissions cuts, the U.N. climate talks in Cancun will fail.
Congress passes Asian carp import prevention billDecember 2, 2010 4:11 PMBy Stephanie HemphillCongress has passed a bill designed to prevent importation of Asian carp, which was co-sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Judge: Chicago locks can stay open over Asian carpDecember 2, 2010 3:57 PMBy Bob KelleherA federal judge has ruled against five states hoping to stop Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes by closing Chicago-area shipping locks.
U of M students attending climate talks hope for progressDecember 1, 2010 8:24 AMBy Elizabeth DunbarSeveral of the 15 University of Minnesota students attending the climate change conference in Mexico this week report back.