A future for fish?August 7, 2009 12:00 AMA new research paper on 10 of the world's ecosytems indicates that while over-fishing remains a serious problem, some fish populations are showing signs of being able to rebound.
Group gets $3M grant to reduce diesel emissionsAugust 6, 2009 5:35 PMBy Madeleine BaranThe nonprofit Minnesota Environmental Initiative received a $3 million grant today to reduce diesel emissions in school buses and other heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Play3min 32secMinnesota companies working to reduce carbon footprintAugust 6, 2009 3:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillBusinesses are looking to reduce their energy use, both to boost the bottom line and to reduce their contribution to global warming, and some Minnesota companies are part of a federal program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily.
List of Climate Leaders companies in MinnesotaAugust 6, 2009 12:00 AMBy Stephanie HemphillBusinesses are looking to reduce their energy use, both to boost the bottom line and to reduce their contribution to global warming. Eight Minnesota companies are part of a federal program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily.
Rate of deer brain disease increases in southwest Wis.August 5, 2009 8:03 AMWisconsin wildlife officials say last year's testing of whitetail deer for chronic wasting disease shows the rate of the deadly brain ailment is increasing.
Southern Minnesota ethanol plant soldAugust 5, 2009 6:19 AMThe Janesville ethanol plant in southern Minnesota has been sold and could be fully operational by October.
Peterson, Walz challenged at Farmfest on climate reformAugust 4, 2009 3:07 PMBy Nomaan MerchantRural voters are pressing two Minnesota congressmen over their support of a climate change bill that small farmers fear could hurt them.
Conservation group appeals Big Stone power plant rulingAugust 4, 2009 10:23 AMA conservation group is appealing a judge's order dismissing its lawsuit, which accused the Big Stone power plant of violating federal environmental laws.
A water-level view of what ails the Minnesota RiverAugust 4, 2009 6:00 AMBy Darby NelsonAn environmentalist, paddle in hand, finds evidence that rules meant to protect the river are flagrantly broken.
Play4min 20secWind turbine noise concerns prompt investigationAugust 4, 2009 3:00 AMBy Dan GundersonWind farms are rapidly expanding across the Midwest, and a growing number of residents who live near the wind turbines are complaining about noise.