agriculture

Leading scientists to UN: Slash nitrogen waste — or else!

by Peter LaFontaine

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October 23, 2019

We're not the only region working to stem nitrogen pollution. Scientists are calling on the United Nations to focus on this serious issue worldwide. >>

'Land conservation key to bringing back Minnesota bird population'

by sue rich

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October 8, 2019

We didn't pay MPR to write that headline, but it's exactly the message we want people to understand. >>

UN: Global warming is splintering our food supply

by Peter LaFontaine

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September 4, 2019

Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, but it can also be a big part of the solution. The future of the planet relies on shifting to sustainable practices more rapidly than ever before. >>

"Workhorse" Minnesota River needs our help

by Peter LaFontaine

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September 3, 2019

The Star Tribune recently highlighted the state's $360 million plan to turn things around for the Minnesota River and cut the river's sediment levels in half. Will it be enough? >>

by Trevor Russell

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August 16, 2019

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recently released a series of reports, studies and plans addressing water contamination in the Minnesota River, the biggest tributary to the Mississippi in our state. It looks like the river is in need of some big changes if we're to meet our state's water quality goals. >>

Attack of the killer... algae?

by Peter LaFontaine

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August 9, 2019

A destructive storm can have a silver lining; Hurricane Barry seems to have lessened the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone. But this year's algae blooms are still hurting Minnesota's waterways. >>

NPR: As climate changes, taxpayers will shoulder larger U.S. payouts to farmers

by Trevor Russell

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August 9, 2019

A recent National Public Radio story highlighted the risks that climate change may pose to both farm operations and Americans' pocketbooks in the years to come. >>