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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 . 24 February 2011
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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 . 25 February 2011
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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 . 28 February 2011
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Neighbors await next stage in North Dakota coal plan

The company behind plans for a nearly 4,600-acre strip coal mine near South Heart, North Dakota, is forging ahead after years of controversy and multiple changes of plans. And critics, worried about the destruction of land and resources, are livid.
Photo by Andrew Filer via Creative Commons

By Midwest Energy News . 28 February 2011
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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 . 1 March 2011
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Power and Smoke

A new radio documentary explores the history of our dependence on coal.

By Ken Paulman . 2 March 2011
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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 . 3 March 2011
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Midwest cap and trade: Not dead, just sleeping

There’s been some confusion recently about the status of the Midwest cap-and trade-initiative.

By Ken Paulman . 4 March 2011
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Every little bit helps

One town in Wisconsin saving $34,000 on its power bill probably isn't that big a deal in the scheme of things. But what if every town did it?

By Ken Paulman . 7 March 2011
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Renewable energy standards: Seeing beyond percentages

Are Midwest states meeting their renewable energy mandates? The numbers don't always tell the whole story.
Photo by Josh Koonce via Creative Commons

By Ken Paulman . 8 March 2011