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Light bulb wars: Where it all began

The Poynter Institute tracks down the origins of the battle over the light bulb "ban."

By Ken Paulman . 18 July 2011
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Minnesota artists turn renewable energy into art

A group of artists in Minneapolis is using the inspiration of sunbeams to explore renewable energy, sound, engineering, human interaction, and possibilities this weekend through September 8th at the Bakken Museum's Green Energy Art Garden.

By Molly Priesmeyer . 15 July 2011
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Midwest holds 23 percent of "clean" jobs

Despite the serious political roadblocks to feeding a green economy, a new report by the Brookings Institution, in collaboration with development company Battelle, reveals that green jobs grew at an annual rate of 3.4 percent (or by half a million jobs) between 2003 and 2010.

By Molly Priesmeyer . 14 July 2011
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U.S. bike highway, planned in the '80s, is cycling back

If you miss the 1980s, you might like this. A U.S. Bicycle Route System from that decade is getting a new life.

By Jeff Kart . 13 July 2011
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Good Ol' Hydropower: Is it time for new investment?

Hydroelectric is old renewable energy. It’s usually not counted in state renewable portfolio standards (aimed at new renewable power). Is the prospect of new, or additional water power being overlooked?

By Jeff Kart . 12 July 2011
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Analysts: Oil sands pipelines pose Midwest risk

Analysts and watchdog groups say recent pipeline spills show the risks posed not just by the Keystone XL pipeline, but also by the aging network of existing pipelines that currently carry the bulk of oil sands crude to Midwest refineries.
Photo by mic stolz via Creative Commons

By Kari Lydersen . 12 July 2011
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The green-ish bubble

Is a green future ahead or are we just fueling ourselves? Some signs that cleaner and greener days are coming.

By B. Adam Burke . 11 July 2011
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Getting the EPA story right

A Rochester, Minnesota, TV station shows it's not that difficult to explain the costs and benefits of EPA regulations.

By Ken Paulman . 8 July 2011
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Are rooftop wind turbines a good deal?

A Michigan man spent $8,200 to have a wind turbine installed on his roof. Was it a wise investment? And does it really matter?

By Ken Paulman . 7 July 2011
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Bachmann: Energy 'most easy problem' to solve

At a campaign stop in Iowa, Rep. Michele Bachmann says the solution to our future energy needs is to "go get it."

By Ken Paulman . 5 July 2011