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Friday, May 24, 2013
The 1972 Clean Water Act requires states to monitor river and lake health by measuring and reporting basic environmental data.
Tags: pollution, water quality, minnesota
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Tuesday, December 03, 2013
EDITOR'S PICK: Naysayers of global warming point to snowfall and cold weather as proof that climate change is merely a myth.
Tags: energy savings, minnesota, Minneapolis, snow
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
The federal government has worked with auto manufacturers on aggressive fuel economy standards. Current standards for 2016 will reach 35.5mpg, and if approved, the new car standard would soar to 54.5 mpg in 2025.
Tags: transportation, Policy, oil, fuel, hybrid cars, vehicles, gas, MPG, mileage
Minnesota 2020
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
In Minnesota, they know how cold it can get, so they’re looking for innovative ways to stay warm. School officials are going deep into the ground to harness geothermal energy, which is then used to create a warmer environment for students.
Tags: Staying Warm and Going Green!
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Saturday, June 09, 2012
The sun was bright, the wind steady at the 20th annual Solar Boat Regatta put on by the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society. The event challenged teams of teens to design, engineer, and race motorized boats using photovoltaic power.
Tags: k-12, solar boat, STEM
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Thursday, October 04, 2012
As new technology emerges for more efficient transportation, it's a bit of a chicken and egg story. Will consumers embrace new fuel efficiency upgrades in electric vehicles? Will the public sector invest in new infrastructure?
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Eolos is the Ancient Greek god of wind and the namesake for a new wind power research station at the University of Minnesota's UMore Park in Rosemount.
Tags: Department of Energy, university of minnesota, DOE, Minnesota Goes Green
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Clearing streets of snow and ice in Minnesota, is about a lot more than just a plow truck. St.
Tags: minnesota, Saint Paul
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Many people think there’s not much you can do with an old mattress. In Minnesota, local governments are collecting old mattresses and recycling and reusing some of the materials in an effort to keep the mattresses from clogging up landfills!