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This Winter, Take It Easy On The Salt
As ice and snow melt, they carry the salt along with other pollutants into nearby waterways. Continue reading
January 7, 2016 |
Posted in Lakes, Rivers and Water
Tagged road salt, water pollution
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Coming Soon, to a Coffee Shop Near You!
Throughout the coming months, I’ll be heading out to talk with all of you about the conservation issues you care about most. Continue reading
January 5, 2016 |
Posted in Energy and transportation
Tagged Community Coordinators, Jackie Halberg
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Out with the Old: Electronic Recycling
As Santa knows all too well, nearly everyone wants new electronics during the holiday season. Out with the old and in with the new, but what do you actually do with the old? Continue reading
Access to Affordable Renewable Energy
One of the most important projects that I’m currently working on in the South Metro is sharing the results of our energy survey with residents, local governments, and stakeholders. Continue reading
Climate Conscious Before It Was Cool
Despite it getting to be cool, the problem at times seems overwhelming. Continue reading
The Importance of Public Awareness
Recently, Saint Peter approved a resolution to study the cost of distributed generation, with a bias against individual solar customers in its system. Had the public been made aware sooner, could it have changed the outcome? Continue reading
December 15, 2015 |
Posted in Energy and transportation
Tagged Anna Richey, Solar, Solar Energy, Solar Power
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Hope for the Minnesota River
Unfortunately, the Minnesota River remains one of the most troubled bodies of water in our entire state. Continue reading
What A Waste! It’s Time to Talk About Garbage
Garbage is not a fun thing to think about. It’s the phenomenon known as “out of sight, out of mind” and it is alive and well right here in Minnesota. Continue reading
December 7, 2015 |
Posted in Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Tagged Recycling, Recycling Refund
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Avoiding Toxic Flame Retardants in Your Home
Flame retardants are widely used in upholstered furniture, some mattresses, carpet padding, as well as children’s products and electronics, providing daily exposures to potentially harmful chemicals. Continue reading
December 1, 2015 |
Posted in Featured Stories, Healthy Kids and Families
Tagged Flame Retardants
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Winter 2015 Newsletter: Kicking the Smoking Habit
Xcel Energy’s announcement leaves all Minnesotans breathing a little easier. Continue reading
