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Jun 10, 20231 min read

Catch the BUS-eum tour next Saturday, June 17th

From the University of Erfurt Germany, four college students and their professor are bringing their mobile exhibit to raise awareness and sh

Jun 9, 20234 min read

At the Port of LA, a new project will harness energy from ocean waves

Because of the density of wave energy, the technology has a relatively small footprint, generating around 50 times more power than solar pan

Jun 7, 20234 min read

How exactly do heat pumps work?

As a tool in a larger strategy to electrify everything in our homes, heat pumps are a key part of fighting climate change.

May 25, 20233 min read

15 WAYS TO SHRINK YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT

Significant reductions will require systemic change, but there are also some easy tips for individuals who want to cut back.

May 18, 20232 min read

Is Wine in a Box Better for the Planet?

Bottled wine production and transportation makes up the biggest proportion of the wine industry’s carbon footprint.

Apr 20, 20231 min read

Find Energy Efficient Lights

There's an efficient LED bulb for every fixture and room, at every brightness, and in every color!

Apr 1, 20232 min read

Let's talk Fahrenheit NOT Celsius

Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, uses the analogy of a fever: Think about how much worse you feel when you run a fever of 101.3 degree

Mar 30, 20231 min read

You’re not imagining it: Your allergies are getting worse - Blame climate change.

The fresh scents and floral delights of spring can be torture for many people for whom their arrival signals sneezing fits, tickly throats,

Jan 31, 20231 min read

Norway Knows Best

Want to raise kids who love the outdoors? Try a little friluftsliv. (A Norwegian word, pronounced “Free-Loofs-Leaf,” and can be literally tr

Nov 16, 20224 min read

Shared Climate Stories from the Gala

A climate story is a personal account of climate change from your experience and observations, ranging from despair to hope, from loss to re

Sep 14, 20222 min read

Why fundraising for sustainability is imperative

The role of non-profit organizations during the climate crisis.

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota

It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h

Aug 17, 20221 min read

The Rise of Used EVs

Here are the 4 stories from it that are most important to EV owners.

May 13, 20221 min read

Invisible but harmful: Air quality, wildfires can impact health

Air quality in Minnesota currently meets federal Clean Air Act standards and has, in fact, been improving.

Mar 26, 20221 min read

Tip for Yard Cleanups

Be careful with spring yard work as we can easily rake away our friends - the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects sleeping under mulch

Mar 25, 20221 min read

5 Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring has sprung! If you’re ready for a deep clean and a fresh start to the season, we’ve got just the thing for you.

Oct 11, 20211 min read

Businesses, Schools, Nonprofits:$50K Grants - Apply Before November 1

Washington County, Minn. has allocated funding to support area businesses, nonprofits, schools, and colleges to implement projects that...

Oct 8, 20211 min read

Lights Out Program

Save birds - Save energy - Save money This information is from https://mn.audubon.org/conservation/lights-out-program Our Lights Out...

Jul 11, 20211 min read

Clean Cars a Go in Minnesota

An administrative law judge has given the go-ahead for Minnesota to join 14 other states and Washington DC in bringing more EVs to the...

Jun 13, 20212 min read

Clean Air and Open Parks - Green Light for Clean Cars

by Sustainable Stillwater MN Editorial Staff Minnesota is on track to become the 15th state in the nation to adopt stricter emission...