For those looking for alternative ways to help out Minnesota’s environmental community in one way or another, consider these two options: Photo Contest – The Minnesota Environmental Fund is having… Read more »
Posts By: Minnesota Environmental Partnership
Governor Vetos Two Good Biofuels Provisions
The Governor signed the Agriculture Finance Omnibus Bill last Friday and while the press release talks about how it is good for energy and the environment (and some of it is), it neglects to mention that he line-item vetoed two funding items supported by Clean Energy Minnesota (CEM) to encourage better fuel sources for ethanol.
Minnesota explorers and national media
Two of Minnesota’s notable polar explorers have been getting some more national attention lately. Ann Bancroft did some Q & A with Grist. Will Steger had a write-up in Outside Magazine’s… Read more »
Capitol Update for May 4, 2007
Money is all the talk of the capitol this week. John Tuma has this report on spending for the environment:
Life is as tedious as a twice told tale vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.
William Shakespeare, “King John”, Act 3 Scene 4
some quick updates
With all apologies for the delay, here are some quick updates from the capitol and a few other tidbits.
Capitol Update for April 27, 2007
John Tuma recognizes history being made at the Capitol in this week’s update:
“May her memory save us from all pettiness, all unworthy ambition, all narrowness of vision, all mean and sordid aims… so may there be none in us, as she fought ever, without malice and without hatred, so may we fight.”
The plaque in the Capitol Rotunda memorializing “Mrs. Andreas Ueland 1860-1927”
Strange Days
I’ve long believed that protecting the environment is a value held by most people regardless of political leanings, particularly in Minnesota. That hasn’t stopped the stereotypes though. But a few things this week seems to mock those stereotypes.
Bees, Burners, and Steel
A few random items for your consideration: The loss of bees has been a hot topic lately. But as Mouse and Garden and the Star Tribune both point out today,… Read more »
Climate change is a hot topic for the State
Everywhere you turn these days the topic of climate change is inescapable. Whether it’s Diesel jeans touting its denim in a cheeky, albeit actually very unfunny, advertising campaign, the seemingly… Read more »
Will the state flower slip away?
Minnesota Public Radio’s Mouse and Garden blog has a short post up on how global warming is affecting Minnesota’s state flower, the Pink and White Showy Lady’s Slipper. Do you think… Read more »