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January 26, 2012 7:19 AM

California poised to vote on tough new 'clean car' regs

The new emissions standards, which also include big cuts in greenhouse gas pollutants, would begin with new cars sold in 2015, and get increasingly more stringent until 2025.

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January 26, 2012 6:59 AM

New National Forest guidelines released for conservation, business

The guidelines seek to encourage forest restoration and watershed protection while creating opportunities for the timber industry and those who use the forest for recreation.

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January 26, 2012 6:00 AM

Minn. DNR releases more details about wolf hunt

Just two days before the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources takes over management of the wolf, it has announced more details about the states planned wolf hunt.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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January 26, 2012 6:00 AM

Study linking PFCs to impaired immunity in kids draws MDH attention

A study released this week suggesting a link between exposure to chemicals known as perfluorinated compounds and an impaired immune system in kids should prompt more research, Minnesota health officials said.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 25, 2012 2:38 PM

New map for what to plant reflects global warming

Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter 21st century.

by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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January 25, 2012 10:30 AM

Cities not so sure about farm-runoff pilot

The League of Minnesota Cities says it has concerns about a pilot project that would help Minnesota farmers curb runoff but also exempt them from new environmental regulations.

by Dave Peters

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January 24, 2012 9:01 AM

EPA chief Lisa Jackson at the U of M

Lisa Jackson was appointed by President Obama as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in 2009, making her the first African American to head that agency. She speaks at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota about environmental regulations and policies, and the role of science in the EPA's decision-making process.

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January 24, 2012 7:54 AM

DNR: 'Chickadee Checkoff' tax donations to wildlife fall

The Department of Natural Resources is urging Minnesotans to help nongame wildlife by donating to the Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their state tax forms.