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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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Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
by Camila Domonoske and Julia Simon

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North Dakota researchers find cost-effective way to extract rare-earth elements from coal

North Dakota researchers find cost-effective way to extract rare-earth elements from coal

The U.S. is trying to reduce its dependence on China for the critical minerals and rare-earth elements needed to build everything from batteries for electric vehicles to military weapons systems. Part of the solution might come from a new extraction process developed in North Dakota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters in northern Minnesota lash out against wolves, DNR

Deer hunters are gathering in northern Minnesota this week to vent their frustrations about a lackluster hunting season and direct their ire at the animals they believe are to blame for a demise in their beloved tradition — the state’s thriving population of grey wolves.
by Dan Kraker

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St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

St. John's student reflects on experience at COP28

A group of 20 students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University got to observe the heated discussions about climate change and fossil fuels at COP28. Finn Dolezal was a part of that group and he shared more about his time in Dubai.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

U of M scientist advocates for developing countries at global climate summit

On the first day of the 28th United Nations climate change conference, known as COP28, global leaders agreed to operationalize the Loss and Damage Fund established at last year’s conference. Nfamara Dampha, a research scientist at the University of Minnesota is taking part in these discussions as a party delegate for the Gambia at COP28.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

Protect, serve — and paddle? Ely tries North Woods pitch to recruit new cops

The city of Ely — the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has taken a creative approach to a statewide and national issue, by offering a $3,800 canoe package to help recruit and retain badly needed police officers.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

The Middle East is playing host to its second straight U.N. climate conference known as COP28, and students from Macalester College get a chance to be spectators to the meeting of world leaders.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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