ENVIRONMENT
Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
Service Recap 14 April 2013
A Religious Call for Climate Justice Global climate change is arguably one of the most pressing concerns of our time. The rise of atmospheric CO2 due to the burning of fossil fuels is causing signific...
Posted on 4/14/13 at 11:32 PM
“Air, Water, Land and Energy: Our Voice, Our Future Citizens Forum”
The Minnesota Environmental Congress will be at MSUM to present the Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card. Minnesota state agency commissioners, community leaders, and community members will di...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:03 AM
Learning on a grander 'SCALE'
The University of North Dakota Office of Instructional Development is tipping the "scales" when it comes to creative teaching and learning practices for its students. The University recently added ...
Posted on 11/15/12 at 4:47 PM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Lung Association: Dakotas among best in clean air
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two cities in the Dakotas are among the top four in the nation when it comes to clean air, according to an American Lung Association report released Wednesday.April 24, 2013
Air quality report gives Minnesota mixed reviews
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An annual report card from the American Lung Association showed Minnesota's urban areas made some improvements in air quality. But it also gave Ramsey County poor grades for fine particle pollution for the third year in a row.April 24, 2013
Minnesota GreenCorps rcruiting host sites, volunteers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota GreenCorps is now recruiting host sites and Americorp volunteers for the upcoming program year.April 23, 2013
Environmentalists reach accord with Minnesota refinery
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Environmental groups and Flint Hills Resources announced an agreement Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions and smog-forming air pollution from the company's planned upgrade at Minnesota's largest oil refinery.April 16, 2013
One million gallon manure spill fouls southeast Minnesota streams
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The cold spring is aggravating problems with manure spills and runoff around Minnesota.April 16, 2013
Minnesota pulls out of research on St. Louis River mercury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An environmental group has requested a public hearing on the state of Minnesota's decision to withdraw from a research project on mercury pollution in the St. Louis River.April 12, 2013
Swanky beach enclave seeks relief from bird stench
By JULIE WATSON,Associated Press , April 08, 2013
EPA fines South Dakota ethanol plants for violations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The federal Environmental Protection Agency says a Minnesota company has agreed to pay $136,500 in fines to settle violations at its ethanol plants in the South Dakota cities of Huron and Aberdeen.April 08, 2013
Big parties in Duluth area now need recycling bins
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Throwing a big party in Duluth? Don't forget the recycling containers.April 08, 2013
30 people gather to protest Senator Heidi Heitkamp's support of the Keystone Pipeline
By WDAY Staff Reports , April 05, 2013
Fargo inspecting firewood for Dutch elm disease
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Fargo Forestry Department says it will begin inspecting firewood at homes around the city next week in an effort to manage the spread of Dutch elm disease.April 05, 2013
North Dakota officials seek help in documenting eagle nests
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is seeking the public's help in documenting bald eagle nests.By Associated Press , March 23, 2013
Minneapolis turning out lights for 'Earth Hour'
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis is turning out the lights in city buildings for an initiative called "Earth Hour" to raise awareness of climate change.By Associated Press , March 23, 2013
Companies sentenced for illegal sewage disposal
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Two companies fined a combined total of more than half a million dollars by the state of North Dakota for improperly dumping sewage in the oil patch have been sentenced in federal court.March 22, 2013
Minneapolis to turn out lights for 'Earth Hour' Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Some Minnesota cities will turn off the lights Saturday for "Earth Hour."March 22, 2013
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