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Minnesota nitrates plan relegates ag to 'long term' strategies

Outreach, education and providing clean water to vulnerable populations are at the core of a Minnesota work plan to address elevated nitrate levels in the southeastern part of the state, with a look at agricultural practices part of a longer-term response.

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EPA Urges Action on Contaminated Drinking Water in SE Minn. | Environment

The EPA is calling on state agencies in southeast Minnesota to address contaminated drinking water, as private wells in the region are at risk of nitrate contamination from fertilizer and manure runoff. Nitrate pollution is linked to serious health issues, and the EPA is asking for an action plan to identify affected wells, provide awareness, offer water testing, and provide alternate water sources. Republican Congressman criticizes the EPA's unannounced inspections at facilities, while environmental advocates highlight the need for clean water for all residents.

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Environmental Action with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Our environmental health has continuously declined rapidly, but not everyone observes or feels the same impact. Marginalized people of color and people in lower-income communities face a disproportionate level of environmental issues resulting in adverse health consequences. To develop a more in-depth understanding of the issue, I spoke with Fern Renville of Wakan Tipi (formerly...

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Glencore ups ownership in PolyMet

The Swiss mining giant also made an unsolicited bid for Teck, which is in a joint venture to bring Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine online and further study another nearby project.

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Ruud honored for work on behalf of Minn. environment

Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy handed out engraved wooden paddles to the honorees in attendance after describing some of their individual impact over the years.

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Minnesota regulators reaffirm air permit for proposed mine

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State regulators who three years ago issued an air quality...

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Court of Appeals sets precedent for drainage ditch projects

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renville County must conduct an environmental review to determine...

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Court of Appeals sets precedent for drainage ditch projects

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renville County must conduct an environmental review to determine...

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Court of Appeals sets precedent for drainage ditch projects

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renville County must conduct an environmental review to determine...

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Court of Appeals sets precedent for drainage ditch projects

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Renville County must conduct an environmental review to determine...

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