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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Rethinking wind rankings
Ranking states according to wind power capacity alone doesn't tell the whole story.By Ken Paulman .
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Climate change and a funny little viral map
In the viral "United States of Shame" map, Minnesota gets nailed for its high number of ... tornadoes?By Ken Paulman .
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State of the Union rewind
If you missed President Obama's State of the Union address last night, here's the part where he talks about clean energy.By Ken Paulman .
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Minnesota now #4 wind producer in U.S.
Last year was a disaster for the U.S. wind industry, but a late-year surge pushed Minnesota up a rank among the nation's top wind producers.By Ken Paulman .
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Illinois vs. Wisconsin: Who's 'open for business'?
Wind promoters in Illinois are hoping to turn the tables on Gov. Scott Walker's call for businesses to "Escape to Wisconsin."By Ken Paulman .
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Spotlight on Keystone XL
From water concerns in Nebraska to sovereignty fights in Texas, TransCanada's proposed oil sands pipeline is generating national attention.By Ken Paulman .
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You be the judge
Twelve short videos about clean energy. Only one will win $500.By Ken Paulman .
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High-speed rail: A tale of two governors
A report from the PBS program Need to Know looks at the fight over expanding passenger rail, with a focus on Wisconsin and Illinois.By Ken Paulman .
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Renewables on the reservation: A success story
A small reservation near the Twin Cities is putting its financial clout to work building an impressive array of renewable energy resources.By Ken Paulman .
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The energy efficiency solution(s)
The lesson from the Midwest Energy Solutions summit? There's no single silver bullet for achieving meaningful energy savings.By Ken Paulman .
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