South DakotaDr. James Hansen press call 04242008 by Dr. James HansenPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccolo
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Dr. James Hansen letter to MN Governor Tim PawlentyPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloDr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. ...read more » [Media release] NASA Scientist to Governor: Oppose Controversial Big Stone II Coal PlantPosted April 24th, 2008 by ErinStojanRuccoloExpert writes governor, asks for investment in clean, renewable energy Dr. James E. Hansen, head of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, is urging Governor Tim Pawlenty to publicly oppose the proposed Big Stone II coal plant to curb global warming pollution and halt escalating energy costs. [Read Dr. Hansen's letter to Governor Palwenty.] The state of Minnesota has jurisdiction over the transmission lines from the proposed plant to be located in Milbank, South Dakota. Most of the power would be sold to Minnesota ratepayers. The decision to allow the lines rests with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. ...read more »
Feb. 12, 2008: S.D. Bill Allows Strict Controls on RefineryPosted February 12th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovPollution controls for oil refineries cleared a South Dakota Senate committee. Sioux City Journal CURE Music Video, Posted BelowPosted February 7th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovCURE (Clean Up the River Environment) produced a short music video about its efforts organizing citizens against Big Stone II. The video includes footage from the recent Administrative Law Judge hearings in Ortonville, Minn., as well as from the Minnesota Environmental Partnership's Clean Water Day in 2006. CURE encourages everyone to view it. ...read more » Feb. 6, 2008: Panel Approves Governor's Plan to Boost Wind EnergyPosted February 6th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovA South Dakota House committee passed a measure, suggested by Governor Rounds, that would grant tax incentives to construct wind towers. Associated Press Jan. 25, 2008: Big Stone II Costs DebatedPosted January 25th, 2008 by ElenaVelkovEnergy experts maintain that the proposed Big Stone II project will be too costly. Woodburry Bulletin Big Stone II Project Manager gives SD lump of coal on Christmas EvePosted December 26th, 2007 by RickFuentes
Dec. 6, 2007: South Dakota's Untapped Renewable Energy PotentialPosted December 6th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovSen. John Thune speaks out for energy independence and accessing South Dakota's renewable energy potential. Black Hills Pioneer Nov. 16, 2007: S.D. Signs on to Part of Climate Change DealPosted November 16th, 2007 by ElenaVelkovMidwest governors signed on to an agreement to curb global warming at the Midwest Governors Association's Energy Summit in Milwaukee. Argus Leader  |
