Ecologist John Pastor poses and answers fascinating questions about North Woods ecosystems.
Duluth activists want more from community solar project
Community solar is growing fast in Minnesota, but not so fast in the rest of the region. Clean energy advocates say Duluth-based Minnesota Power’s proposal for a pilot community solar garden is too timid.
Minnesota puts taconite mine permitting “on pause”
As the federal government investigates whether it should take away Minnesota’s authority to regulate industry, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it has put most mining permit activities “on pause.”
Efforts to restore wild rice in the St. Louis River face challenges
Efforts to restore wild rice in the St. Louis River estuary face potential challenges from carp, Canada geese, and sulfate pollution from upstream taconite mines.
Researcher crusades for policies to protect water: profile of Dr. Deborah Swackhamer
As a graduate student, Deborah Swackhamer made important discoveries about toxic chemicals polluting the Great Lakes; as a researcher she endured a grueling industry investigation; as a public scientist she showed how to make Minnesota’s lakes and rivers cleaner. In retirement she continues her lifelong quest to improve water quality.
Book Review: Amethyst and Agate: Poems of Lake Superior
Poets and visual artists contemplate Lake Superior.
Comparing PolyMet to Wisconsin’s Flambeau Mine
A critic of the proposed PolyMet mine in Minnesota compares the project to the Flambeau mine, which operated in Wisconsin in the 1990s.
Book Review: Plain Radical by Robert Jensen
Book celebrates Minnesota peace, justice campaigner.
Tribes work harder, gain more influence, on environmental decisions
Over the past few decades, Ojibwe bands have been increasing their ability to work on a broad range of natural resources-related issues.
EPA scientist’s work could improve mine safety
Phil Cook dedicated his life to understanding asbestos-like fibers.
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