The EPA’s new regulations propose reducing the 800 lbs. of mercury the taconite processors in Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula produce each year by 462 lbs.
Energy + Environment
In 2022, zero-carbon power accounted for 55% of Minnesota's energy supply, which is well above the national average, according to a recent report.
An occupation-style protest against tearing down an East Phillips warehouse — and a judge’s last-minute order halting the demolition — were two new twists last week in a drama that’s lasted almost a decade.
Hibbing has a biomass plant, while Princeton has backup diesel generators. Could they and other city utilities be forced to find alternative power sources?
The Minneapolis-based outerwear brand funded a study on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions at the five National Parks on Lake Superior.
The annual celebration of Minnesota winters aims to spur Minnesotans into action.
Four Lessons in Changing the Rules (and the World)
The Minneapolis-based company teamed up with Italian equipment maker Orteco to develop an automated solar pile distribution machine.
Minnesota's largest startup competition presents its grand prize to Bloomington-based BKB Floral Foam, developer of a non-toxic foam.
Gov. Tim Walz's flagship climate program was the target of sharp political backlash. Now, its impact could be limited, as the program could last just one year.
Besides tax credits for industries and utilities that use renewable fuels, the Inflation Reduction Act rewards consumers who adopt home energy efficiencies with rebates and offers tax credits to those who purchase electric vehicles.
Plymouth-based Acrylic Design Associates has created Recrylic, the first certified recycled acrylic product in North America.
Several members of the MBOLD food and ag coalition are providing millions of dollars to help build a new plastics recycling facility in Rogers.
The Minneapolis-based furniture retailer hired former Target exec Emily McGarvey to further its environmental practices. She offers a glimpse into the “sustainability framework” she’s building.
U.S. PIRG Education Fund has announced a new campaign calling on Best Buy to educate consumers on health risks associated with gas stoves.
Evie Carshare aims to encourage more people to consider driving electric cars
New research from the University of Minnesota suggests wakesurf boats would need to run at least twice as far from shorelines, docks and other lake-goers for their waves to have the same impact as other common recreational boats used for sports like tubing, waterskiing and wakeboarding.
Talon Metals Corp. wants to build an underground mine that would operate for nine years and primarily extract nickel, but also some copper, cobalt, platinum group metals and iron.