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
North Dakota gets high marks for air quality, despite dust
DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota continues to get high marks for air quality, despite dust problems in the western part of the state.By Associated Press , May 19, 2013
North Dakota delegation opposes proposed fracking rule
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't like a proposed new rule that would require energy companies on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.May 17, 2013
Minnesota DNR to proceed with plans for Fort Snelling school
FORT SNELLING, Minn. (AP) — The Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with a proposal for an environmental learning charter school at Fort Snelling.May 16, 2013
Settlement reached in Lake Independence lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lakeshore residents and a dairy farm have reached a settlement that's expected to lead to cleaner water in a popular but pollution-plagued Minnesota lake.May 16, 2013
EPA taking comments on North Dakota air pollution matter
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Environmental groups say the federal government should order two coal-fired power plants in western North Dakota to use more sophisticated pollution-control technology, but state officials say the matter already has been settled and no more debate is needed.May 16, 2013
Minnesota DFL lawmaker: Deal reached on frack sand mining
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A DFL lawmaker says a compromise has been reached on regulating frack sand mining in Minnesota.May 14, 2013
PolyMet environmental report sent to Minnesota regulators
HOYT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — A long-awaited environmental report on the first proposed copper-nickel mine for northeastern Minnesota has been released to state, federal and tribal agencies for review.May 14, 2013
Study finds chemicals, drugs common in Minnesota lakes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Traces of chemicals from common household products, legal prescription medications and illegal drugs are common in Minnesota lakes, according to a study released Monday.May 13, 2013
Project aims to track big city carbon footprints
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above the city trace the invisible puffs of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases that waft skyward.By ALICIA CHANG,AP Science Writer , May 12, 2013
Minnesota frack sand opponents count on fish amendment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Environmentalists are counting on a game and fish amendment as their last, best chance this legislative session to control frack sand mining in Minnesota.May 09, 2013
Minot, New Rockford get EPA cleanup grants
NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $800,000 to two North Dakota communities as part of a nationwide program to assess, cleanup and redevelop contaminated properties.May 08, 2013
Oil pipeline in North Dakota and Minnesota restarted after leaks
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after leaks forced it to be shut down twice within a week.By BLAKE NICHOLSON,Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Zebra mussels halt work on St. Croix bridge
STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — Work on a new four-lane highway bridge over the St. Croix River connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin has been halted after dead zebra mussels were found on six construction barges headed for the waterway.May 03, 2013
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Enbridge investigates small oil spill in northwest Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Enbridge Energy Partners says it's investigating the cause of a crude oil leak at its pumping station in the northwestern Minnesota town of Viking.April 25, 2013
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