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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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December 8, 2009 12:00 AM

Photo diary: A Minnesotan living in Copenhagen

The Copenhagen climate treaty meeting gives us a chance to compare energy use in Denmark and Minnesota. Michelle Cumming Lokkegaard sent us photos of her life in suburban Copenhagen to illustrate the dramatic difference in regulations and how they impact her lifestyle.

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December 7, 2009 6:11 PM

Xcel providing rebates for customers who install solar systems

Xcel Energy will provide rebates to business and residential customers who install solar systems that meet efficiency requirements.

by Toni Randolph

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December 7, 2009 5:23 PM

Environmental group hires new director

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy has hired Scott Strand as its new executive director.

by Madeleine Baran

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December 7, 2009 2:31 PM

MPCA says more greenhouse gas regulations not the answer

Attacking global warming through cap-and-trade legislation would likely result in quicker results than regulations would produce, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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December 7, 2009 1:13 PM

Global warming glossary of terms

A glossary of terms for understanding the global warming discussion.

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December 7, 2009 11:54 AM

Why bother with conservation? Some Minnesotans explain

A number of insights on how Minnesotans save energy and why they do it, that come via the Public Insight Network.

by Michael Caputo

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December 7, 2009 9:10 AM

EPA: Greenhouse gases endanger human health

The Environmental Protection Agency took a major step Monday toward regulating greenhouses gases, concluding that climate changing pollution threatens the public health and the environment.

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December 7, 2009 6:01 AM

Mich. AG says he'll sue to protect lakes from carp

Michigan's attorney general said Sunday he will go to court to try to force the closure of Chicago-area locks and protect the Great Lakes from the invasive Asian carp.

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December 7, 2009 12:00 AM

Going green -- with or without the government

For some, waiting for the government to address climate change just doesn't make sense.

by Nikki Tundel

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December 7, 2009 12:00 AM

When saving energy isn't about saving the Earth

Wally Andress recycles, uses energy-saving light bulbs and takes the bus to work. But his actions have nothing to do with lessening his carbon footprint.

by Nikki Tundel

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