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STAFF BLOG ASTRO BOB Earth at night glows with lovely and loathsome lights
Wherever we go, our lights go with us. If we were more thoughtful about choosing the right type of lighting fixtures, it wouldn't be such a problem, but we're generally not. Photos taken late last y...
Posted on 1/12/13 at 1:06 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER MPCA credits 1972 law for cleaning waters
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency sings praises of the federal Clean Water Act, passed in 1972. The MPCA reminded Minnesotans that an Ohio river fouled with contaminants and inadequately treated...
Posted on 10/19/12 at 2:49 PM
COLOR ME GREEN Tomorrow's Child
Without a name, an unseen face and knowing not your time nor place Tomorrows Child, though yet unborn, I met you first last Tuesday morn. A wise friend introduced us two, and through his sobering poin...
Posted on 3/9/12 at 10:30 AM
HEALTHY TIDBITS Mining, Polluted Water, Big Business
We all have heard of toxins in the water. The wheels go round and round.Unfortanately lots of big businsses contribute to these in a community from dumping into the lake, to burning plastic (hospital)...
Posted on 4/13/10 at 3:06 AM
State records show many Minnesota pipeline ruptures
As the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee awaits federal data on Enbridge pipeline spills, the News Tribune has obtained records from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that show dozens of oil spills in northern Minnesota over the past 30 years, dating back to when the company was Duluth-based Lakehead Pipeline.
By John Myers , August 08, 2010
PCA to inject treatment into soil of polluted Esko site 
A long-polluted patch of ground in Esko next to the post office will get an injection next week to see if adding a new compound into the ground can help render old dry-cleaning solvent harmless.
By John Myers , June 11, 2010
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Polluted Esko site will get injection
The addition of a new chemical is hoped to break down toxic dry-cleaning solvent that has seeped into wells near a post office.
By John Myers , June 10, 2010
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Study finds widespread contaminants in Minnesota water
The agency’s researcher, Mark Ferrey, says the study examined 25 of the state’s 500 municipal wastewater treatment plants.
By Associated Press , April 23, 2010
Pete Langr: PolyMet Mining not ‘ready to go’ with Iron Range project quite yet
The non-ferrous minerals on the eastern end of the Iron Range are too valuable not to mine, and PolyMet is quick to rush into excavation.
By Pete Langr , March 25, 2010
Air advisory issued for northern, alert for southern Minnesota
Light winds, high pressure and increased moisture in the air are spurring fine particle concentrations to build to levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.
February 04, 2010
Duluth-Superior harbor tour shows off pollution cleanup, habitat efforts
With stops at federal Superfund sites, sewage treatment plants and shorelines contaminated by industrial waste, it wasn’t the sort of tour that would inspire participants to buy T-shirts. But it did attract dozens of local, state and federal officials and Twin Ports business leaders to get a close look at polluted hot spots and habitat restoration in the Duluth-Superior harbor.
By News Tribune , August 25, 2009
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If you go: Ashland site cleanup
June 13, 2009
WLSSD halts new sewer hookups in Thomson Township
The Western Lake Superior Sanitary District has banned new sewer hookups in Thomson Township after the township failed to submit a plan for keeping rainwater out of the sanitary sewer system.
By John Myers , May 19, 2009
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Superior Forest off-road vehicle plan sent back
Regional office wants local forest officials to take another look at ATV pollution impact on Boundary Waters.
By John Myers , April 03, 2009
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148th troops, other soldiers may have been exposed to toxic waste
The toxic fumes from a massive open-air burn pit at Balad air base in Iraq present an "acute and chronic health hazard" to troops, according to a recently leaked Air Force memo.
March 11, 2009
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Cliffs to upgrade pollution controls at Eveleth mine
Cliffs Natural Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency have reached a settlement over air quality violations at the company’s United Taconite processing plant near Eveleth.
March 11, 2009
Mining advocates dislike limits in copper-mining bill
Minnesota lawmakers plan today to introduce legislation that would set new rules for how copper mines would operate, including how they would handle environmental issues after closing.
By John Myers , February 19, 2009
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Mercury rising in Minnesota fish
In a surprise development, mercury levels in Minnesota fish have been rising -- likely due to coal burned in China and India.
By John Myers , February 17, 2009
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