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
MPCA investigates tribe's waste recovery effort
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators are investigating how the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe handled barrels of Cold War military waste that tribal members recovered last summer from Lake Superior.February 05, 2013
Companies now face federal sewage disposal fine
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two companies fined more than half a million dollars by the state of North Dakota for improperly dumping sewage in the western oil patch have reached an agreement with federal prosecutors to pay more fines.By BLAKE NICHOLSON,Associated Press DAVE KOLPACK,Associated Press , January 30, 2013
Judge OKs $4B BP oil spill criminal settlement
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN,Associated Press , January 29, 2013
Montana company: North Dakota sewage dumping fine 'exorbitant'
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Montana company fined $500,000 for improper sewage disposal in the western North Dakota oil patch is abandoning the practice of applying the waste to farmland because the company says it is impractical.By BLAKE NICHOLSON,Associated Press Writer , January 29, 2013
Two septic tank pumping companies fined in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Health Department has fined two septic tank pumping companies for improper wastewater disposal in the state's western oil patch in 2011 and 2012.January 25, 2013
American Crystal pays fine, reduces pollution
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says American Crystal Sugar Co. has paid a $25,000 fine and taken action to reduce air pollution at its East Grand Forks plant.January 25, 2013
Common anti-bacterial compound found in Minnesota waterways
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A compound found in anti-bacterial soaps, cosmetics, toothpastes and other products is increasing in Minnesota lakes and rivers, according to research by the University of Minnesota.January 22, 2013
EPA issues rules to cut haze over Voyageurs, BWCA
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Federal regulators have issued final regulations aimed at reducing pollution from taconite plants that causes haze over northern Minnesota's wild areas including Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.January 17, 2013
Minnesota looks to regain recycling lead
By Andrea Hubbell , January 16, 2013
2012 WDAY Favorites: Jamestown man crazy about going green
December 26, 2012
MPCA to list impaired wild rice waters
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has agreed to add lakes and rivers that can't sustain wild rice beds because of pollution to its list of impaired waters.November 29, 2012
Minnesota plots next steps in fight to stop tree pest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is plotting its next steps in the fight to stop the spread of emerald ash borers.November 28, 2012
Polar explorer helping unmask environmental problems
Moorhead, MN (WDAY TV) - Not many in this life can list their job title as -- explorer. That's exactly what Will Steger is, specializing in traveling to the North Pole.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 26, 2012
MPCA board to hear wild rice study update
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Citizens Board of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hears an update Tuesday on a major study on a water quality standard meant to protect wild rice.November 26, 2012
Minnesota seeking a boost in recycling through food scraps
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's recycling rate has stagnated over the past two decades, but green advocates think they have something to recharge it: food scraps.November 21, 2012
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