Biden Administration Finalizes Federal Carbon Pollution for Fossil Fuel Power Plants
April 25, 2024
Today, the Biden Administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and – for the first time ever – existing coal-fired plants. These critically-needed standards will slash carbon pollution and improve air...
Team Update - Land Use and Transportation - April 2024
April 11, 2024
Updates from our Land Use and Transportation team.
Team Update - Water & Wetlands - April 2024
April 9, 2024
Updates from our Water and Wetlands Stewards.
Frog Time
April 8, 2024
The frogs are coming! Here’s a brief schedule and guide to the spring frog return.
Protecting habitat and waters on MN public lands
April 5, 2024
Minnesota communities love the outdoors, and care about protecting clean water and habitat. But the increased use of Off-Road Vehicles poses risks to our wetlands, streams, and wildlife. That’s why we urgently need common sense measures like HF2791...
The Small City of Superior Stands Up to Utility Corporations and Says No to a Large Gas Plant Near the Nemadji River and Lake Superior
April 4, 2024
After months of public input, the Superior City Council voted yesterday to deny Minnesota Power’s requests to allow for the build-out of a 625 MW methane gas plant known as the Nemadji Trail Energy Center (NTEC).
Critical Minerals: Nickel
March 26, 2024
Lithium ion batteries using high amounts of nickel have great energy density and storage capacity. Energy generation facilities and electric vehicle makers are expected to drive a 140% increase in demand for nickel by 2040.