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EPA coal ash settlement raises hopes for cleanup along Lake Michigan and beyond

Inactive landfills and historic coal ash dumps are currently exempt from federal rules, but a recent settlement could change things.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 March 2023
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Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

A new analysis identifies the most impactful policies to slash emissions and create jobs.

By Olivia Ashmoore . 1 March 2023
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How small city utilities are grappling with Minnesota’s new 100% carbon-free standard

Hibbing has a biomass plant, while Princeton has backup diesel generators. Could they and other city utilities be forced to find alternative power sources?

By Walker Orenstein . 22 February 2023
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Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

While nationwide emissions from energy and other sectors have fallen in recent decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — have grown.

By Erin Jordan . 16 February 2023
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Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting

Climate goals and tax incentives are encouraging renewable energy development, sparking battles over loss of habitat and farmland and other concerns.

By Robert Zullo . 15 February 2023
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Democrats wrestle with studying ‘advanced’ nuclear energy in wake of Minnesota carbon-free bill

The research might be something of an olive branch from Democrats to minority Republicans, who lambasted the DFL for refusing to lift a ban on new nuclear plants in the landmark electricity regulations signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday.

By Walker Orenstein . 10 February 2023
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Householder trial: New evidence shows depth of long-suspected scheme

The evidence produced so far in the corruption case surrounding HB 6 in Ohio has provided some surprises, but it also confirms what many already knew.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 February 2023
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Minnesota power co-op wants to invest in flexibility for fossil fuel peaker plant

Great River Energy is proposing to install equipment that would allow a central Minnesota peaker plant to burn fuel oil as well as natural gas. Environmental groups oppose the investment, which would increase air pollution.

By Frank Jossi . 8 February 2023
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Midwest coalition pins hopes on federal funding for regional hydrogen hub

The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen says federal funding could launch a multi-faceted hydrogen boom in the Midwest.

By Kari Lydersen . 7 February 2023
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Why attention to detail matters in the government’s HB 6 corruption trial

Opening argument last month gave a bird’s eye view of what the prosecution plans to show in its criminal case. Now the government is laying out the hundreds of puzzle pieces from which they hope jurors will see the big picture.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 6 February 2023

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EPA coal ash settlement raises hopes for cleanup along Lake Michigan and beyond

Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

How small city utilities are grappling with Minnesota’s new 100% carbon-free standard

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting

Democrats wrestle with studying ‘advanced’ nuclear energy in wake of Minnesota carbon-free bill

Householder trial: New evidence shows depth of long-suspected scheme

Minnesota power co-op wants to invest in flexibility for fossil fuel peaker plant

Midwest coalition pins hopes on federal funding for regional hydrogen hub

Why attention to detail matters in the government’s HB 6 corruption trial