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Environmental News

MPR News is your source for environment news from Minnesota and across the country.

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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The Conversation: To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes

The Conversation: To protect people in the Great Lakes region from climate extremes, weatherize their homes

A national evaluation of the Weatherization Assistance Program indicates that weatherized homes may be better equipped to provide safe, healthy environments in times of need.

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As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner

As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner

Air pollution is down 30 percent in the northeastern U.S. and 49 percent in Rome. Coyotes, pumas and goats are wandering around cities. Sea turtles are nesting better without human interference. Scientists think of this as a grand but unintended experiment that shows how much of a footprint humanity has on the planet. 
by The Associated Press

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In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

In MN, enforcement of pollution laws goes on — with a few exceptions

The state Pollution Control Agency said it’s still requiring industries, farms and other entities with air, water or waste permits to follow state environmental regulations. But it’s also granting leeway in meeting some of those requirements, prompting some environmental groups to call for more transparency.
by Kirsti Marohn

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