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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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State judge OKs 'clean cars' plan

State judge OKs 'clean cars' plan

A state judge has approved Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed “clean car” rules, giving a boost to the plan designed to increase the number of electric vehicles available to Minnesotans and, in the process, reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. But they’re opposed by Republican legislative leaders, who have proposed a two-year moratorium.
by Dan Kraker

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Deepening drought holds 'ominous' signs for wildfire threat in the West

Deepening drought holds 'ominous' signs for wildfire threat in the West

After one of the most destructive and extreme wildfire seasons in modern history, residents of California are bracing again. Widening drought is creating conditions even worse than last year.
by Eric Westervelt

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Trash to treasure: Plastics lab a new way to recycle

Trash to treasure: Plastics lab a new way to recycle

A unique new space in Fergus Falls lets artists and entrepreneurs experiment with turning plastic waste into nearly anything they can imagine. County officials hope the space will spark creative ideas — and educate more people about recycling.
by Dan Gunderson

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Trees talk to each other. 'Mother Tree' ecologist hears lessons for people, too

Trees talk to each other. 'Mother Tree' ecologist hears lessons for people, too

Ecologist Suzanne Simard says trees are "social creatures" that communicate with each other in remarkable ways — including warning each other of danger and sharing nutrients at critical times.
by Dave Davies

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EPA moves to cut a powerful greenhouse gas

EPA moves to cut a powerful greenhouse gas

The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat.
by Rebecca Hersher

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