ENVIRONMENT
Toilet Paper: Less Really Is More
I think my almost-three-year-old son is almost potty-trained (in my mind I imagine raucous cheering)! And while I rejoice over our increasing success, Ive begun to notice something else has also bee...
Posted on 2/11/12 at 9:00 AM
'Pollutants of emerging concern' deserve our attention and action
We are only beginning to learn about many pollutants of emerging concern that are adversely affecting aquatic organisms in our waters. Dr. Heiko Schoenfuss, a biologist and director of the aquatic...
Posted on 2/10/12 at 11:15 AM
Minn. environmental study moves forward
FARGO - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with the initial phase of its environmental impact study on the diversion project a study that might not begin for almost a yea...
Posted on 2/10/12 at 9:44 AM
Ain’t Easy Going Green
As I mentioned in Mondays post, my huz preached an awesome sermon on Sunday (check out the blog that followed). In the midst of the sermon, he made a statement about how difficult it is to preach a ...
Posted on 2/4/12 at 5:30 AM
Documenting a History of Weirdness
They do say to remember history, lest you be doomed to repeat it. I'm not sure how much truth there is in that, but one thing's for sure: America's been a pretty bizarre place at times. Here's a few...
Posted on 11/27/11 at 5:14 PM
Ammonia Leak Spurs Evacuation of Fargo Business
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a Fargo business had to be evacuated because of an ammonia leak.February 11, 2012
North Dakota Solar Business to be Honored at White House
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Dickinson company that makes solar-powered machines to improve water quality is slated to be recognized at the White House for starting a successful business in a rural region.February 11, 2012
Researchers: Internet bear's cubs male, female
ELY, Minn. (AP) — Researchers believe a 3-year-old bear in Minnesota gave birth to a male cub and a female cub before an Internet audience last month.February 10, 2012
DNR says it meets 150-day permit issuing goal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources says it's meeting a new 150-day target for approving or rejecting permit applications 99.6 percent of the time.February 09, 2012
Life in Antarctic lake? It's everywhere else
By SETH BORENSTEIN , February 09, 2012
Disease-carrying ticks move deeper into Northland
Blacklegged ticks continue to infiltrate the Arrowhead.By John Lundy, Duluth News Tribune , February 04, 2012
Board delays ND land leasing for oil drilling
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Some state property in western North Dakota's scenic Badlands won't be leased for oil exploration next week.February 03, 2012
ND midwinter survey shows record waterfowl
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A mild, dry fall and an unseasonably warm winter have resulted in a record number of ducks and geese wintering in North Dakota.February 03, 2012
Oil spreads from wreck of ship off Italy coast
February 01, 2012
Iron Range officials upset with Magnetation threat
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Iron Range officials are upset with threats by Magnetation Inc. to build a $300 million iron ore processing plant in another state to get around Minnesota's tough mercury pollution rules.February 01, 2012
Oil pipeline would tunnel beneath Lake Sakakawea
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Inc., one of western North Dakota's major oil shippers, is asking state and federal regulators for permission to build a new oil pipeline beneath Lake Sakakawea.By DALE WETZEL , February 01, 2012
EPA accepts ND endangered species plan
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the federal Environmental Protection Agency is giving North Dakota more of a voice when it comes to protecting endangered species from exposure to pesticides.January 31, 2012
Enviros plan attempt to strengthen ND oil rules
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota environmental activists want lawmakers to toughen new state oil production rules.January 30, 2012
Oil field material in Minot tested to be safe
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — State officials say bags of hydraulic fracturing sand stored at a downtown Minot site do not pose a health risk to the public.January 30, 2012
Improving the health of fishery in Lake Winnepeg starts in the Valley
January 29, 2012
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