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April 15, 2021 5:12 PM

A missing sign of spring signals potential for severe wildfire season in California

Plants that researchers use to measure moisture are so dry, they aren’t growing this spring. The conditions could act as kindling for another record fire season.

by Paul Huttner

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April 14, 2021 6:45 AM

New method aims to herd, capture invasive carp in Mississippi

Last week, a team of biologists and technicians from state and federal agencies captured and harvested invasive carp from a stretch of the Mississippi River in far southeastern Minnesota. It was part scientific survey, part defensive battle against a notorious aquatic invader that has been steadily progressing up the Mississippi.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 14, 2021 4:15 AM

Carbon emissions could plummet. The atmosphere will lag behind

The U.S. plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically in the next decade. Scientists say it's crucial that the U.S. succeed. Still, many of the positive effects won't arrive for decades.

by Rebecca Hersher

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April 9, 2021 8:41 AM

Audio postcard: Too many signs of spring to count

If you're looking for ways to get outside this weekend but need a little inspiration, here’s a tip: it’s not too early to go looking for wildflowers in Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 8, 2021 5:49 PM

With renewables on an upswing, the natural gas boom appears to be going bust

Many saw natural gas the bridge fuel to a net-zero energy future. But rapidly emerging climate solutions mean that bridge is getting shorter fast.

by Paul Huttner

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April 7, 2021 4:16 AM

Your weather forecast update: Warmer climate will be the new 'normal'

In May, NOAA will release its once-a-decade update for the 30-year weather averages that local meteorologists use. In many places, it will mean far fewer days that are “above normal.”

by Jennifer Ludden

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April 6, 2021 4:27 PM

Wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 45 percent contained

Firefighters are making headway against a blaze in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. The fire in the park's North Unit tripled in size on Sunday, threatening park staff housing, maintenance buildings and the CCC Campground.

by The Associated Press

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April 5, 2021 6:59 PM

What the cherry blossom bloom can tell us about climate change

Kyoto's cherry blossom peak bloom this year was the earliest on record in 1,200 years. That's worth noting, given that when a cherry blossom blooms can tell us a lot about climate change.

by Elena Burnett

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April 5, 2021 1:57 PM

Wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park triples in size

Firefighters worked Monday to further contain a wildfire in Theodore Roosevelt National Park that tripled in size on Easter, according to the North Dakota Forest Service.

by The Associated Press

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April 4, 2021 9:11 PM

Bemidji settles with 3M over water treatment for ‘forever chemicals’

The city of Bemidji recently reached a settlement with 3M to help pay for treating contamination in the city's water supply.

by Kirsti Marohn

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