(Jefferson City, MO) — Mineral-rich Missouri could be in a good spot amid concerns about over-reliance on China, the main supplier of minerals. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer told Missourinet the state has 30 of the nation’s 50...
How much of an impact does Missouri’s state parks and historic sites have on the Show-Me State’s economy? The State Parks Division has teamed up with the University of Missouri to conduct an online survey to measure how much people spend on visiting state parks and...
Missouri’s last comprehensive energy plan rolled out ten years ago, so the state is working to develop a new one. Alisa Nelson talks to State Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer, who says there’s not much extra power to go around. He explains what...
Missouri is revisiting nuclear energy as a key part of its energy future. At Thursday’s Missouri Nuclear Summit in Columbia, Department of Natural Resources Director Kurt Schaefer told Missourinet the event highlighted the need for reliable power and lower emissions....
The federal government has chosen Missouri to explore and expand nuclear energy programs – all to meet a fast-growing power demand. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is a key player. Ashley Byrd finds out more from DNR Director Kurt Schaefer, a former state...
