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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

Getting to Green is an MPR News series that shares stories about Minnesota’s clean energy transition, including what needs to be done to get there.

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Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects

Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects

Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1 or 2 percent of its insects each year. They say climate change, insecticides, herbicide, land use changes, invasive species and light pollution are killing the world's bugs.
by The Associated Press

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Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

Report: Minnesota air quality good — but not for everyone

A new report says Minnesota's air quality is good overall, but isn't the same in all parts of the state. It finds people in some areas experience pollution levels high enough to affect the health of children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Protesters gather at Line 3 construction site in Aitkin County

Opponents of the Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project gathered Saturday in northern Minnesota to protest its construction across northern Minnesota. Eight people were arrested after blocking traffic on a highway.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

Audio postcard: Snowy signs of plant life

During the summer months, we get periodic updates on Morning Edition from wildflower gurus Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, who travel the state to find out what’s in bloom. This year, winter hasn’t put a stop to their adventuring.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

After decades-long push, it's not clear who will bid in Arctic refuge oil lease sale

There's little solid data on how much oil is under Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and lawsuits and market forces could dampen industry interest. Any leases would also face opposition from a Biden administration.
by Tegan Hanlon

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Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

Ojibwe bands ask for halt on Line 3 construction

The Red Lake and White Earth Bands of Ojibwe have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to temporarily stop the ongoing construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline until lawsuits challenging the replacement project’s approval can be heard.
by Dan Kraker

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'That terrifies me': Trump rule allows natural gas transport by rail in dense areas

'That terrifies me': Trump rule allows natural gas transport by rail in dense areas

Fifteen states are challenging the decision, arguing that the risk of explosion puts lives in danger. For one project, highly flammable gas will travel 200 miles through a busy East Coast corridor.
by Susan Phillips

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