Ken Paulman is the director of impact at Canary Media. He was previously the founder and director of the Energy News Network, which merged with Canary Media in 2025. He has also worked in a variety of editing positions at Minnesota Public Radio, the Spokane Spokesman-Review, and the Duluth News Tribune.
Ken grew up on a farm two miles from Nebraska’s largest coal plant, and now lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his family and a very spoiled dog.
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Tim Pawlenty 'testifies' for renewable energy
Would would former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty think of efforts to gut the landmark energy bill he once championed?By Ken Paulman .
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Power and Smoke
A new radio documentary explores the history of our dependence on coal.By Ken Paulman .
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Can the media get energy stories right?
The Columbia Journalism Review takes a look at the pressures journalists face when trying to write a nuanced, accurate energy story.By Ken Paulman .
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'Gasland' and the great fracking debate
The problem with the discussion around the accuracy of "Gasland" is that it's focusing on the wrong question.By Ken Paulman .
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National spotlight on refinery chemicals
A nationwide investigation looks at the use of a potentially deadly chemical in oil refineries throughout the U.S.By Ken Paulman .
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Wisconsin to reconsider wind rules
A legislative hearing to suspend Wisconsin's wind siting rules has been set for the same day they are scheduled to take effect.By Ken Paulman .
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Burning down the car
Hundreds of gasoline-powered vehicles catch on fire every day. So why are we so worried about electric cars?By Ken Paulman .
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'The Coca-Cola of frack sand'
A mine in Minnesota is the source for some of the most sought-after sand in the fracking industry.By Ken Paulman .
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‘Fracking’ controversies skip Michigan, for now
As one of the last states to join the natural gas hydraulic fracturing fray, Michigan might be one of the first to create a regulatory climate that pleases both regulators and water protection groups.
Photo by ktylerconk via Creative CommonsBy Ken Paulman .
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Study: Iowa coal ash site not affecting groundwater
A new study shows that groundwater near a coal ash disposal site used by three Iowa universities is safe.By Ken Paulman .
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