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Oct. 9, 2007: Landfill Leads Energy Efforts

Fargo's methane-burning generator at its landfill has attracted attention in renewable energy.

The Forum
Landfill Leads Energy Efforts
By Benny Polacca
Oct. 9, 2007
http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/180354  ...read more »

Sept. 19, 2007: Governor Forms Energy Policy Committee

Governor Hoeven formed an energy policy committee to increase North Dakota's energy production and take better advantage of renewable energy.

The Forum
Governor Forms Energy Policy Committee
Associated Press
Sept. 19, 2007
http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/178602  ...read more »

Sept. 6, 2007: PSC Grills TransCanada Officials

The North Dakota Public Service Commission raised question to officials from the controversial TransCanada Pipeline project.

The Forum
PSC Grills TransCanada Officials
By Janell Cole
Sept. 6, 2007
http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/177360  ...read more »

Aug. 10, 2007: Footprint Going Green

Fargo may make bank by reducing its global warming emissions and taking part in the Chicago Climate Exchange

The Forum
Footprint Going Green
By Patrick Springer
Aug. 10, 2007
http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/174506

Concerns about the role of greenhouse gases in causing global climate change could earn the city of Fargo some extra cash.  ...read more »

Aug. 6, 2007: North Dakota Park Gets National Honor - and Faces Threat from Coal Plant

North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park is honored as one of the best three parks for natural history, in the new Fodor's "Complete Guide to the National Parks of the West."  But park advocates say a proposed coal power plant could put a dark cloud over the park's future.

PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE
Aug. 6, 2007  ...read more »

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

In addition to representing old-world technology, Westmoreland Power, Inc.'s proposed coal plant in Gascoyne, N.D., will cause detriment to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The National Park Service says that the plant- 55 miles away- would affect the park's visibility.

For more information about Theodore Roosevelt National Park, visit http://www.nps.gov/thro/index.htm.  ...read more »

Aug. 2, 2007: Feds Cite Air Quality Concerns with Gascoyne Plant Project

Official finds that emissions from the proposed coal plan in southwestern North Dakota could impair visibility at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Bismark Tribune
Feds Cite Air Quality Concerns with Gascoyne Plant Project
By Lauren Donovan
Aug. 2, 2007 http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/08/02/news/local/137149.txt  ...read more »

June 26, 2007: Utilities Seek ND Regulators' Endorsement for SD Power Plant

The North Dakota Public Service Commission began hearings to assess whether Big Stone II will hold risk for utility customers. Commissioner Kevin Cramer said the group will make a decision based on alternatives and whether Big Stone II is the lowest-cost option.

Associated Press
Utilities Seek ND Regulators' Endorsement for SD Power Plant
By Dale Wetzel  ...read more »

Dakota Resource Council Media Advisory

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2007

Grassroots groups to hold Biodiesel workshop and demonstrations  ...read more »

June 14, 2007: Panel's Big Task: Reducing Minnesota's Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group- a panel of approximately 50 individuals with various backgrounds- will work together to develop solutions for climate-change issues.  ...read more »