MCEA in the News
Check out the News Archive below to see where MCEA's advocacy is getting noticed.
2017
Expert cautions state on costs to close PolyMet (Duluth News Tribune, 5/6/2017)
Iowa farmers won water pollution court fight; water still polluted (Minnesota Public Radio News, 4/25/2017)
Three new cases expand the challenge to land exchange for PolyMet project (Minnpost, 4/13/2017)
MPCA slams US Steel over pattern of delay (Timberjay, 4/12/2017)
Environmental groups seek to intervene in US Steel lawsuit (Timberjay, 4/6/2017)
Robert Dunn, who balanced business with environmentalism, dies at 94 (Star Tribune, 3/30/2017)
More suits filed in land exchange for PolyMet (Timberjay, 3/29/2017)
4 lawsuits now seek to block PolyMet mine land exchange (Associated Press, 3/28/2017)
Enviros sue Forest Service over Minn. mine land swap (Greenwire, 3/28/2017)
PolyMet land deal faces another lawsuit (Mesabi Daily News, 3/27/2017)
Suit filed in federal court to overturn Forest Service decision on land exchange with PolyMet (Fox21 Duluth, 3/27/2017)
Lawsuit filed over PolyMet land exchange (Duluth News Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Environmental groups file another suit over 'sweetheart' PolyMet deal (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/27/2017)
Environmentalists allege faulty appraisal in PolyMet land swap (Star Tribune, 3/27/2017)
Does Neil Gorsuch's nomination portend shift in balance between judges, regulators? (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
In Oak Grove, a fight over sprawling development illustrates Met Council tensions (Star Tribune, 3/25/2017)
Lawmakers eyeing state's environmental regulatory process for changes (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/23/2017)
Republicans still want buffer law changes, but Dayton won't bend (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/22/2017)
Minnesota utility's long-term plan calls for more renewables, less coal (Midwest Energy News, 3/21/2017)
Scientists bend lawmakers' ears about Great Lakes (Public News Service, 3/20/2017)
EPA cuts debated in Minnesota (Minnesota Public Radio News, 3/17/17)
Environmentalists decry bills advanced by GOP lawmakers (Associated Press, 3/14/17)
Factory farming: debate heats up in southern Minnesota (Mankato Free Press, 3/8/2017)
US Steel, environmental groups at odds with regulator (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2/27/17)
Dueling Lawsuits over Minntac Permit (Agate Magazine, 2/22/2017)
PolyMet clears major hurdle with federal land exchange (Star Tribune, 1/9/2017)
Forest Service OKs land swap for proposed PolyMet mine (MPR News, 1/9/2017)
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2016Minnesota Looks To Tighten Mining Wastewater Regulations (Water Online, 12/16/2016)
Environmental groups drop lawsuit against MPCA over Minntac's long-expired water permit (Star Tribune, 12/8/2016) VIDEO: The Dakota Access Pipeline Construction Delay Has Widespread Ramifications (KSTP, 12/6/2016) VIDEO: Pipeline decisions expected (CTV, 12/1/2016) Federal Cabinet to make a decision on Line 3 this week, Enbridge's largest pipeline project ever (CBC News Canada, 11/23/2016) |
States Get A "Wake Up Call" (Star Tribune, 11/18/2016)
Review blasts states and EPA for failing to protect Mississippi River (Star Tribune, 11/17/2016)
Minnesota pollution regulators propose for first time deadlines for Minntac tailings basin to meet goals (Star Tribune, 11/15/2016)
VIDEO: Minnesota faces lawsuit due to expired Minntac permit (KBJR 6, 11/11/2016)
Environmentalists sue state over Minntac water permit (MPR News, 11/10/2016)
Lawsuit alleges lax regulation of major Minnesota taconite mine (Star Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Lawsuit wants Minntac discharge regulated (Duluth News Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Sandpiper dead, Enbridge continues Line 3 Pipeline project across same pristine environment threatened by Sandpiper pipeline route (The Pilot-Independent, 10/12/2016)
Groups question PolyMet mine climate change analysis (The News & Observer, 10/9/2016)
Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 10/7/2016)
Northern MN Oil Pipeline May Face Further Delays (Alpha News, 9/29/2016)
Minnesota groups question proposed oil pipeline plans (The Washington Times, 9/27/2016)
Groups question Enbridge's plans for proposed oil pipeline project (MPR News, 9/26/2016)
Water program offers hope, but not solution to problems (Mankato Free Press, 9/17/2016)
The North Dakota Pipeline Fight Is Not Really About Environmental Risks (BuzzFeed News, 9/12/2016)
Evidentiary hearing on PolyMet necessary, sensible (Duluth News Tribune, 9/5/2016)
Enbridge Energy pulling plug on Sandpiper pipeline (Star Tribune, 9/2/2016)
Court Of Appeals Gives OK To National Group To Join Trom Appeal (Dodge County Independent, 8/24/2016)
Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal (MPR News, 8/3/2016)
EPA presses Minnesota over laws exempting taconite firms from wild rice rules (Star Tribune, 7/18/2016)
PolyMet submits first permits for copper mine (Duluth News Tribune, 7/11/2016)
PolyMet files first major mine permit applications (MPR News, 7/11/2016)
Protecting the water of Northern Minnesota (Aitkin Age, 7/9/2016)
Public Utilities Commission protects customers from Minnesota Power's aging coal plants (Sierra Club, 6/9/2016)
Does Minnesota have the solution to better water quality? (The Des Moines Register, 5/22/2016)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner: Permitting process for taconite mines 'on pause' (MinnPost, 5/2/2016)
Peabody coal's contrarian scientist witnesses lose their court case (The Guardian, 5/2/2016)
Great Lakes Compact must be protected, with no exceptions (Star Tribune, 4/29/2016)
Environmentalists' Views: Four questions PolyMet won’t answer (Duluth News Tribune, 4/28/2016)
ALJ: Minnesota Should Use Federal Costs of Carbon in Decisions (Bloomberg BNA, 4/19/2016)
Updated climate change costs make coal-fired power less attractive (Minnesota Public Radio, 4/18/2016)
Buffer change passes committee (West Central Tribune, 3/16/2016)
4 tough questions on PolyMet copper-nickel mine (Star Tribune, 3/9/2016)
Minnesota conservation groups attack EPA-approved pollution control plan (Great Lakes Echo, 3/8/2016)
Minnesota Power Loses Round One in Rate Case (Energy Manager Today, 2/23/2016)
Public Sharply Divided Over Waukesha Proposal to Divert Lake Michigan Water (Milwaukee Public Radio, 2/19/2016)
Minnesota's buffer law triggers a new debate: Which waters are covered? (Star Tribune, 2/14/2016)
We want Minnesota to have clean water, if the other guy pays for it (Star Tribune, 2/5/2016)
Minnesota utility seeks to shift costs from industry to homeowners (Midwest Energy News, 1/13/2016)
Review blasts states and EPA for failing to protect Mississippi River (Star Tribune, 11/17/2016)
Minnesota pollution regulators propose for first time deadlines for Minntac tailings basin to meet goals (Star Tribune, 11/15/2016)
VIDEO: Minnesota faces lawsuit due to expired Minntac permit (KBJR 6, 11/11/2016)
Environmentalists sue state over Minntac water permit (MPR News, 11/10/2016)
Lawsuit alleges lax regulation of major Minnesota taconite mine (Star Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Lawsuit wants Minntac discharge regulated (Duluth News Tribune, 11/9/2016)
Sandpiper dead, Enbridge continues Line 3 Pipeline project across same pristine environment threatened by Sandpiper pipeline route (The Pilot-Independent, 10/12/2016)
Groups question PolyMet mine climate change analysis (The News & Observer, 10/9/2016)
Environmental groups question climate change analysis for PolyMet mine (MPR News, 10/7/2016)
Northern MN Oil Pipeline May Face Further Delays (Alpha News, 9/29/2016)
Minnesota groups question proposed oil pipeline plans (The Washington Times, 9/27/2016)
Groups question Enbridge's plans for proposed oil pipeline project (MPR News, 9/26/2016)
Water program offers hope, but not solution to problems (Mankato Free Press, 9/17/2016)
The North Dakota Pipeline Fight Is Not Really About Environmental Risks (BuzzFeed News, 9/12/2016)
Evidentiary hearing on PolyMet necessary, sensible (Duluth News Tribune, 9/5/2016)
Enbridge Energy pulling plug on Sandpiper pipeline (Star Tribune, 9/2/2016)
Court Of Appeals Gives OK To National Group To Join Trom Appeal (Dodge County Independent, 8/24/2016)
Northern Minnesota oil pipeline's future unclear after Enbridge deal (MPR News, 8/3/2016)
EPA presses Minnesota over laws exempting taconite firms from wild rice rules (Star Tribune, 7/18/2016)
PolyMet submits first permits for copper mine (Duluth News Tribune, 7/11/2016)
PolyMet files first major mine permit applications (MPR News, 7/11/2016)
Protecting the water of Northern Minnesota (Aitkin Age, 7/9/2016)
Public Utilities Commission protects customers from Minnesota Power's aging coal plants (Sierra Club, 6/9/2016)
Does Minnesota have the solution to better water quality? (The Des Moines Register, 5/22/2016)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency commissioner: Permitting process for taconite mines 'on pause' (MinnPost, 5/2/2016)
Peabody coal's contrarian scientist witnesses lose their court case (The Guardian, 5/2/2016)
Great Lakes Compact must be protected, with no exceptions (Star Tribune, 4/29/2016)
Environmentalists' Views: Four questions PolyMet won’t answer (Duluth News Tribune, 4/28/2016)
ALJ: Minnesota Should Use Federal Costs of Carbon in Decisions (Bloomberg BNA, 4/19/2016)
Updated climate change costs make coal-fired power less attractive (Minnesota Public Radio, 4/18/2016)
Buffer change passes committee (West Central Tribune, 3/16/2016)
4 tough questions on PolyMet copper-nickel mine (Star Tribune, 3/9/2016)
Minnesota conservation groups attack EPA-approved pollution control plan (Great Lakes Echo, 3/8/2016)
Minnesota Power Loses Round One in Rate Case (Energy Manager Today, 2/23/2016)
Public Sharply Divided Over Waukesha Proposal to Divert Lake Michigan Water (Milwaukee Public Radio, 2/19/2016)
Minnesota's buffer law triggers a new debate: Which waters are covered? (Star Tribune, 2/14/2016)
We want Minnesota to have clean water, if the other guy pays for it (Star Tribune, 2/5/2016)
Minnesota utility seeks to shift costs from industry to homeowners (Midwest Energy News, 1/13/2016)
