Environment
Minnesota conference brings together immigrant and minority farmers
“The highlight clearly was that this is a immigrant farmers’ conference; its their conference,” said Glen Hill, the executive director for Minnesota Food Association. “They are represented, feel comfortable, speak and share, and they feel empowered.” MORE »
Environmental groups sound alarm about nuclear plants
Nearly 4,000 gallons of water containing “small amounts” of tritium and “trace amounts” of other chemicals have been released by Prairie Island nuclear plant since November. The most recent leak happened February 3rd when 27 gallons of water overflowed a holding tank.MORE »
Invading America
If you havent heard, Invasive Species are huge these days: both in the consciousness of sustainable food fans, and in the way they are ruining everything we’ve come to love (our crops, dogs, lawns, native fish, and overall ecology).MORE »
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Class on building solar stations
If ever there were a winter to think solar, we’re experiencing it now – not that we need the heat, but the sun is shining and we need to know how to harness that heat.MORE »
Minnesotans debate wolf management
The Gray Wolf in Minnesota has gone from being a protected animal to a potential target in a hunting season that will be debated at the legislature. KFAI’s Amanda Anderson has a report. [Audio below]
State could see its first sanctioned wolf hunt
Up to 400 Minnesota wolves could be hunted or trapped late this year, if a wolf hunting season proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources becomes law.MORE »
Hamline Midway launches St. Paul's first Local Food Resource Hub
Benign by design: Exploring sustainability in chemistry labs
Many manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies have embraced sustainability as smart business. Reducing hazardous waste and maximizing health is good for a company's public image and good for the bottom line in the long-run.MORE »
Keystone decision buys much needed time
By postponing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas, President Obama has ignited a political firestorm that will rage right up to ElMORE »
Power plants heating up more than Minnesota with greenhouse gases
The Environmental Protection Agency just released new information on who's spewing what, complete with searchable maps. For a data nerd, they're an almost irresistible game — plug in your state and the type of industry, and it pops up on the map, complete with the amount of each type of greenhouse gas emitted in 2010. MORE »
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