ENVIRONMENT
Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
What Will You Do to Fight Silver Carp?
We were discussing potential questions to ask people running for the state legislature at a meeting today, and I thought it would be a good idea to ask them what they would do about silver carp. Here...
Posted on 9/17/12 at 3:58 PM
What It's Really Like to be a Mom
Before I had kids I remember hearing the phrase, Youll never really understand what its like to be a mom until you are one. I have to admit to thinking that geez, I have a pretty good imagination an...
Posted on 5/9/12 at 10:38 AM
Does the Landscape Inspire You? Be Part of the Arts Center's Opening Exhibit
Does the landscape inspire you? In particular, the Coteau? The Prairie? How does it make you feel? How does the North Dakota landscape, environment, history, etc. affect your work? What impresses you...
Posted on 4/16/12 at 2:02 PM
Ain’t Easy Going Green
As I mentioned in Mondays post, my huz preached an awesome sermon on Sunday (check out the blog that followed). In the midst of the sermon, he made a statement about how difficult it is to preach a ...
Posted on 2/4/12 at 6:30 AM
More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows
A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts:By Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Large earthquake strikes off coast of Chile
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but Chilean officials said it was not felt on land and discarded the possibility that it might unleash a tsunami.By Associated Press , May 20, 2013
N.D. gets high grades for air quality
DICKINSON, N.D. — The Peace Garden State continues to receive high marks for air quality, despite dust issues plaguing the western part of the state.By Betsy Simon, Forum News Service , May 20, 2013
Dust control a major issue for western N.D.
DICKINSON, N.D. — In 1978, Kansas sang “all we are is dust in the wind.” For residents of southwestern North Dakota in 2013 caught in a dust storm on a windy day, that lyric can certainly ring true.By Katherine Grandstrand, Forum News Service , May 20, 2013
ND group sets meeting to talk about oilfield waste
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A newly-formed group worried about dumping of radioactive oilfield waste in western North Dakota is holding its first public meeting.By Associated Press , May 19, 2013
Senate OKs measure blocking fees for Mo. River H2O
The U.S. Senate passed an amendment Wednesday blocking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging fees to access water in upper Missouri River reservoirs.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Outdoor Heritage Fund projected to fall far short of $30 million cap
FARGO — A glitch in the funding formula for North Dakota’s new Outdoor Heritage Fund means the conservation initiative is projected to have only a little more than half of the $30 million authorized for the next biennium.By Patrick Springer, Forum News Service , May 13, 2013
Project aims to track big city carbon footprints
Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above the city trace the invisible puffs of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases that waft skyward.By Associated Press , May 12, 2013
BLM lease sale nets $644K on acres in Mont, ND
A federal auction of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota brought in $644,000 from the sale of 32 parcels in Montana and North Dakota.By Associated Press , May 09, 2013
Minot, New Rockford get EPA cleanup grants
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $800,000 to two North Dakota communities as part of a nationwide program to assess, cleanup and redevelop contaminated properties.By Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Volunteers help parks fight invasive species
When Vernon Cook sees wildflowers blooming near the historic entrance of Mammoth Cave, he feels a sense of accomplishment.By Melissa Kossler Dutton, Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Critter cams provide peek into the lives of bears
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Biologists at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are getting a peek into what city bears do all day.By Associated Press , May 07, 2013
Longtime game warden retiring
GRAND FORKS (AP) — A game warden for North Dakota’s Game and Fish Department is retiring.By Associated Press , May 06, 2013
First full cruise season under new rules start
First full cruise season under new rules startBy Associated Press , May 01, 2013
Officials say Fargo landfill has 11 years left
Officials in Fargo estimate that the city's landfill has only 11 years left.By Associated Press , April 21, 2013
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