Our waters are beautiful—but they’re in trouble. Many lakes are threatened by pollution and overdevelopment. In fact, about 40 percent of tested waterways statewide are classified as impaired. A few years ago, in its response to a lawsuit brought by polluters, the U.S. Supreme Court opened a loophole in theContinue Reading
. . . new (and touted as “much improved” when first launched) aquatic invasive species prevention and control program now scrambling after the shutdown. . . . DNR aquatic invasive species specialists are scrambling to make up lost time [while gov. quit working, zebra mussels in Minnesota’s 50 or soContinue Reading
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (06/21/2011) —University of Minnesota engineering researchers in the College of Science and Engineering have recently discovered a new alloy material that converts heat directly into electricity. This revolutionary energy conversion method is in the early stages of development, but it could have wide-sweeping impact on creatingContinue Reading
This series will examine the sources and causes of air pollution, its effect on human health and the environment, state and federal clean air laws intended to reduce air pollution and minimize its harmful effects. The first lecture in the series is on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 6:30-8 p.m. Free parking. LightContinue Reading
Two Mankato East teachers took their experimental earth science lesson for a test flight in front of a NASA evaluator this week. . . . the lesson itself . . . presents a series of real-life images and scenarios that depict the consequences of pollutants in the atmosphere. Full Story Here.Continue Reading