MN: Climate Change
Tractors, barns and solar panels: Renewables help reshape MN ag land use
Minnesota has plenty of prime farmland, with some of it being converted in the transition to clean energy sources such as solar. The movement has …
Wanna know what climate change looks like in 50 years? MN tool can help
From government planners to farmers to residents, those wondering how climate change will affect Minnesota in the decades to come can now get the …
Public can weigh in on proposed carbon pipeline in MN
Public hearings are scheduled this month as Minnesota regulators consider a permit for a proposed pipeline to transport carbon emissions from ethanol …
MN gets $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving Minnesota $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems. The money will impact a large swath …
MN poised to complete one of nation's largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation's largest solar energy developments, after state …
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
By Bryce Oates for Resource Rural.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Resource Rural-Public News Service Co…
Ice cold water: A shield against hot temperatures, especially for outdoor workers
Minnesota could see temperatures reach the 90s in the coming days and as residents try to stay hydrated, one health expert said consistency is key…
Roof repair grants could keep MN insurance claims from spiraling out of control
Minnesota is part of a patchwork of states trying to reimagine storm preparedness, by making roofs on homes stronger - before winds and hail fueled …
National project helps MN push back against deforestation
Deforestation remains a concern in the U.S. but success stories are emerging and Minnesota advocates said new achievements bode well for all …
Can e-bikes become a carbon reduction force?
Tomorrow Minnesota will reopen online applications for electric bike rebates. Environmental advocates are closely watching consumer demand for …
Soggy MN weather prompts safety issues as state park season kicks off
Recent bouts of heavy rain are not just leading to flooded basements in Minnesota, they are reducing access to state parks just as summer demand …
You've heard of electric buses, but what about zero-emission ambulances?
From passenger cars to school buses, the transportation sector is steadily ramping up its push for all-electric vehicles. In the future, ambulances …