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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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Tiny elephant shrew resurfaces after more than 50 years on 'lost species' list

Tiny elephant shrew resurfaces after more than 50 years on 'lost species' list

The mouse-sized Somali sengi — a kind of elephant shrew with a pointy nose and large, adorable eyes — was thought to be a lost species. It was recently spotted by researchers in Djibouti.
by Milton Guevara and Krista Kapralos

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Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic

Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic

Thousands of oil and gas operations and other sites have won permission to stop monitoring for hazardous emissions or otherwise break government rules because of the coronavirus outbreak. The findings come in an investigation by The Associated Press. 
by The Associated Press

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The Atlantic is awash with far more plastic than previously thought, study finds

The Atlantic is awash with far more plastic than previously thought, study finds

A new study suggests there is far more plastic in the Atlantic Ocean than scientists previously thought, especially very small pieces of plastic that can end up inside fish and other animals.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Can the Midwest expect more derechos as the climate changes?

Climate change is expected to increase the number of hot, humid days in the Midwest. But will the heat and humidity, which are key components of derechos, translate into more of the destructive windstorms?
by Paul Huttner

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Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

Another Line 3 appeal: Four things to know

In the latest twist to the saga of the Line 3 oil replacement project, the Walz administration is challenging the proposed pipeline in court. Here are four things to know about this step in the yearslong process.
by Dan Kraker

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Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis

Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis

The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $600 million to compensate Flint residents whose health was damaged by lead-tainted drinking water. That's according to an attorney involved in settlement negotiations.
by The Associated Press

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