Dr. Sarah Fortner
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Dr. Sarah Fortner
@erthsarah.bsky.social
Climate, sustainability, environmental justice through education, research, action, & advocacy.
Yes, I think these will scale well. The new Darcy System also takes up less space for more mini grids.
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Nice! I think we are exploring more geothermal projects in Northfield city property (in addition to Carleton & the planned HS), but electric is harder- batteries could help.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Minnesota greenlights green energy generation and storage project in Faribault county
Minnesota is taking another step toward carbon-free energy production as the state’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a permit for the Northern Crescent Solar and Storage project by Primergy S...
www.mprnews.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
No, before having a handheld with a soil mount, I sent them into a lab with a bench version. These are like the handheld I had. www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/i...
Soil Contaminant Analysis | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US
Niton XRF analyzers provide lab quality soil testing in the field. In situ soils screening, ex-situ analysis, remediation, and clearance testing are all possible with our portable XRF analyzers.
www.thermofisher.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Thanks, for linking us Kim. Yes, we used a XRF purchased by the city of Springfield Ohio with a soil stand kit to make it easier to analyze soils. The stand & packing kits make it easy.
Jen Latimer is another great person to chat with. I’m happy to connect!
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I’ve painted the retreat many times too… 2017 was the first one to pop up.
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
That’s sad to hear.
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“Among Republicans, just 52% supported school requirements for MMR, compared to 79% in 2019”
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM