Play53min 54secAntarctic warming, and what it means for the planetMarch 23, 2009 12:00 AMNew research shows Antarctica is warming. A scientist who recently returned from the continent talks about his research and what we are now learning about the impact of global warming on the South Pole.
Expanded nuclear power gets a hearing in MinnesotaMarch 22, 2009 3:02 PMThe debate over expanding Minnesota's nuclear energy gets an airing at the Capitol this week.
More birds migrating through the Upper Mississippi valleyMarch 20, 2009 12:49 PMBy Sea StachuraMore birds are migrating through the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, according to a new survey.
McKnight contributes $100M to fight climate changeMarch 19, 2009 9:03 AMBy Stephanie HemphillThe McKnight Foundation is teaming up with other major foundations to work on climate change policy, and giving $100 million to the effort.
Minn. ag commissioner backs higher ethanol capMarch 18, 2009 1:55 PMBy Stephanie HemphillEthanol producers are asking the federal Environmental Protection Agency to to remove the 10 percent limit on ethanol in gasoline.
State approves power lines for Big Stone II projectMarch 18, 2009 9:43 AMBy Stephanie HemphillMinnesota has officially approved power lines to bring electricity into the state from a planned expansion of the coal-fired Big Stone plant.
Ag officials plan more spraying for gypsy mothsMarch 18, 2009 7:23 AMBy Bob KelleherOnce established, the moths could defoliate large tracts of aspen and birch forest along Lake Superior's North Shore.
Play4min 47secCommittee approves list of outdoors projectsMarch 16, 2009 4:30 PMBy Stephanie HemphillA citizens' group today approved a list of projects to fund with new sales tax money earmarked for environmental projects.
Judge throws out lawsuit over fish virusMarch 16, 2009 2:42 PMBy Bob KelleherA lawsuit aimed at keeping a deadly fish disease out of Lake Superior has been tossed out of federal court.
Play3min 58secNew ballast rules could take toll on Wis. shippingMarch 16, 2009 12:00 AMBy Bob KelleherWisconsin is poised to become the next Great Lakes state with its own rules for ballast water in ships, and critics say it could kill the overseas shipping business.