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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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Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

Tropical Storm Hilary moves on from California, leaving a trail of damage and debris

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in more than 80 years sparked road closures, school cancellations and power outages on Sunday evening before moving north to Nevada.
by Emily Olson and Rachel Treisman

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With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

With better adoption prospects, Minnesota shelters see influx of dogs from across the U.S.

Animal shelters in some parts of the U.S. are increasingly being filled to capacity or beyond with dogs. And now more than ever, those animals are streaming into Minnesota in hopes they can find a forever home — here.
by Tim Nelson

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Montana youths win case against the state for climate change harms

Montana youths win case against the state for climate change harms

A legal victory this week for 16 young people who sued the state of Montana over their right to a “clean and healthful environment”, as laid out in the state constitution. So, what’s next?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain

A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels.
by Rachel Waldholz

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