Tom Meersman
Reporter | Environment
Phone: 612-673-7388
E-mail: meersman@startribune.com
Tom Meersman covers the environment and natural resources issues, such as water pollution, invasive species, wildlife and wetlands.
Recent content from Tom Meersman
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Plan for coal-fired plant in South Dakota shelved
The Big Stone II project has been at the center of an environmental debate since it was announced in 2004.
Nov 2, 2009 -
Proposal to tap aquifer raises concern
Rules that protect the 900-foot-deep Mount Simon-Hinckley aquifer in the metro don't apply to Chisago County, where LS Power wants to build a $300 million to $500 million power plant.
Nov 2, 2009 -
Trouble in nature's laboratory
The world's longest study of a predator-prey relationship has brought disturbing news. Should man intervene when nature makes it a struggle to survive?
Oct 30, 2009 -
Iron Range copper mine project inches ahead
Environmentalists worry about water pollution from a proposed Iron Range copper mine, but a plant official says the method is safe.
Oct 29, 2009 -
Yard waste bags are going green
Black plastic yard bags are on their way out. State law will require compostable bags for most of the metro area.
Oct 20, 2009 -
Feds: $320M to clean up Mississippi
The federal effort involving Minnesota and 11 other states is aimed at shrinking Gulf of Mexico's "dead zone"
Sep 25, 2009 -
Earth is reaching its breaking point, U scientists warn
U scientists join others in warning that people may have the planet near environmental breaking point.
Sep 23, 2009 -
Final phase of arsenic cleanup starts in Minneapolis
Crews began removing contaminated soil at nearly 500 houses in south Minneapolis in what may be the end of a lengthy cleanup.
Sep 9, 2009 -
Robbers hit two backyard gatherings in Minneapolis
Gunmen shot one man in south Minneapolis during armed robberies at two gatherings.
Sep 6, 2009 -
Apostle Islands in for changes?
A new plan for the popular vacation spot would make it easier for people to visit the islands, but some oppose campground moves.
Sep 6, 2009